The upcoming meeting between U.S. and Iranian representatives in Oman has drawn comparisons to historic diplomatic breakthroughs, such as Nixon’s visit to China, despite the deep mistrust and conflicting definitions of the meeting format. With President Trump emphasizing the urgency of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and threats of severe consequences if negotiations fail, experts doubt the likelihood of success, citing a lack of understanding and diverging goals between the two nations. Iran seeks sanctions relief while maintaining its nuclear program, whereas U.S. objectives, influenced by Israel, aim for total dismantlement, complicating the negotiations further.
