5th round of Iran-US talks to take place in Rome
Muscat: The fifth round of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America of high stakes nuclear talk is set to take place later today in Rome.
Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, Oman Foreign Minister announced on his official account on X platform: 'The 5th round of Iran US talks will take place in Rome this Friday 23rd May.'
Oman News Agency said: 'Aiming to seek peaceful solutions and foster a climate of dialogue to reach an understanding on the outstanding issues between Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America
The fifth round of talks between the tow countries set to take place later today in Rome.'
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