Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, the two countries are scheduled to conduct their third round of high-level talks on the 26th. This meeting will be mediated by Oman, whose Foreign Minister confirmed the details of the talks on social media. There are concerns that if the US does not accept Iran's proposed guarantees regarding non-proliferation, the risk of military confrontation could increase significantly.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, suggested in a CBS interview that Iran's nuclear development would always remain peaceful and they are prepared to provide guarantees to that effect; however, specifics of these guarantees have not yet been disclosed. Reportedly, Iran's proposals may include transferring highly enriched uranium abroad, reducing the concentration of enriched uranium, and conducting enrichment activities under an international consortium framework.

The outcomes of these negotiations are crucial, as they will determine the future trajectory of US-Iran relations and the broader implications for nuclear non-proliferation in the Middle East. If discussions falter, there is potential for escalating military actions, which would have significant ramifications not only for the two countries involved but also for regional stability in the Gulf and beyond.