Saturday's negotiations followed the first round of talks held last week in Oman's capital, Muscat. The US delegation was led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Iran was represented by Foreign Minister Aragchi. Oman once again played the role of mediator, as reported by CNN.
The Prime Minister's upcoming visit comes at a time when the US and Iran are holding talks with Washington seeking a deal on the latter's nuclear programme and tensions in West Asia with the Hamas-Israeli conflict.
Legal experts have shared diverse opinions on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's criticism of the Supreme Court's directive requiring the President to act within a specified timeframe on bills forwarded by Governors for consideration.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, today, Thursday, issued a statement regarding the reports that President Trump scuttled an Israeli plan for a joint American-Israeli military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that India cannot have a situation where the judiciary directs the President, adding that Article 142, which grants the Supreme Court special powers, has become a "nuclear missile against democratic forces for the judiciary."
In a post on X, Grossi wrote, "Important to meet with Foreign Minister @araghchi during my timely visit to Iran. Cooperation with @IAEAorg is indispensable to provide credible assurances about the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme at a time when diplomacy is urgently needed."
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran and shared that US President Trump held a conversation on Tuesday (US Local time) with the Sultan of Oman and thanked the latter for hosting the first direct meeting between the two c
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff posts on X, stating that a deal with Iran will only be completed if it aligns with President Trump's vision of peace, stability, and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot called for a nuanced trade policy in light of global tariff shifts. Citing actions by Canada, Mexico, and the EU, he urged the government to consult stakeholders and protect India's growing economic interests.