U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Teeter on Collapse After Standoff Over Scope and Format
According to two senior U.S. officials, Washington insisted that the discussions adhere to the previously agreed framework and include broader topics such as Iran’s ballistic missile program and regional activities. “We told them it is this or nothing, and they said, ‘OK, then nothing,” one official said. Describing Tehran’s response to the U.S. p
osition. The standoff prompted reports of the negotiations potential cancellation, though diplomatic efforts continued and regional partners including Oman, have helped keep a meeting on track for Friday, Iranian officials confirmed. U.S. policymakers emphasized that broader security concerns beyond the nuclear program remain central to meaningful discussions, while Iran has insisted its priority is strictly nuclear issues. The deepening impasse underlines the fragility of the diplomatic track amid heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing military posturing by both sides. Sources: Axios