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U.S. says technical talks on Iran’s nuclear program to begin in Oman; Michael Anton to lead technical delegation
Summary
A State Department spokesperson said technical talks on Iran are scheduled in Oman, the IAEA plans a mission this week, and Michael Anton will head the U.S. technical delegation; details of proposals were not disclosed.
A State Department spokesperson said that technical negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program will begin in Oman this week and that the International Atomic Energy Agency plans to send a team to Iran.
The spokesperson confirmed that Michael Anton, director of policy planning, will lead the U.S. technical delegation and that special envoy Steve Witkoff will also be present. The spokesperson declined to discuss the details of proposals or the names of additional delegation members.
Why it matters: Technical talks and IAEA engagement are central to efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities and to verify compliance. Leadership of a technical delegation and the involvement of the IAEA set the stage for detailed inspections and negotiations about safeguards.
Details from the briefing: The spokesperson said the next round of talks will be the first meeting of technical teams and described the discussions as "positive and constructive," while also cautioning that a long road remains ahead. The spokesperson reiterated a U.S. bright line: a nuclear weapon is unacceptable.
What was not disclosed: The briefing did not provide the technical content of proposals, the full delegation list beyond Anton and Witkoff, or firm timelines for any agreement. The spokesperson said some details are withheld to avoid misinterpretation that could harm sensitive negotiations.
Forward look: Talks in Oman and ongoing IAEA engagement were described as continuing efforts; the spokesperson said the public should expect readouts but not granular negotiation text.
