Sixth round of Iran–US nuclear talks officially canceled, Oman says
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The talks, launched in April under Omani mediation, collapsed in the wake of a deadly wave of Israeli attacks on Iran.
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Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi speaks in a joint press briefing with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi after their meeting in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirmed Saturday that the anticipated sixth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will no longer proceed. The meeting, which had been scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, was officially called off, ending days of speculation.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Albusaidi stated, "The Iran–US talks, which were scheduled to be held in Muscat on Sunday this week, will not take place now. But diplomacy and dialogue remain the only way to lasting peace."
The Iran US talks scheduled to be held in Muscat this Sunday will not now take place. But diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace.
— Badr Albusaidi - بدر البوسعيدي (@badralbusaidi) June 14, 2025
The talks, launched in April under Omani mediation, collapsed in the wake of a deadly wave of Israeli attacks on Iran. The assaults targeted multiple Iranian cities and resulted in the martyrdom of senior IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. One of the most devastating strikes hit a residential area in northern Tehran, killing 60 people, including 20 children.
Open Complicity
The scale and coordination of the Israeli operation have drawn global attention, especially following public remarks by US President Donald Trump, who admitted to supporting the Israeli strikes.
In an interview with CNN, Trump said, "Of course" he backed the Israeli regime, describing the attack as "a very successful attack," and warned Tehran to resume negotiations. "Iran should have listened to me when I said — you know, I gave them, I don't know if you know, but I gave them a 60-day warning and today is day 61."
Speaking to Reuters separately, Trump confirmed his administration had full knowledge of the Israeli operation. "We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation and death. I tried to save them very hard because I would have loved to have seen a deal worked out," he said. "They can still work out a deal; however, it's not too late."
Read more: Washington gave 'Israel' green light to attack Iran: Axios
Diplomatic Breakdown
Iran's Foreign Minister and lead nuclear negotiator, Abbas Araghchi, responded with sharp criticism in a call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. He said continuing indirect talks was "unjustifiable" under such conditions, especially after Trump's remarks, which "proved that Israel's hostile measures against Iran were the result of Washington's direct support for the regime."
Araghchi reiterated Iran's position that the Israeli attacks were a flagrant violation of international law and Iran's sovereignty, and he urged the international community, particularly the European Union and the UN Security Council, to issue a firm and unequivocal condemnation of the aggression.
