Diplomacy takes center stage in Oman as U.S. and Iranian officials convene Friday to tackle the nuclear standoff. The Trump administration’s White House spotlighted its envoys—Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—heading there to demand an absolute end to Iran’s nuclear program.
With Iran’s Foreign Minister already on site, the stage is set for substantive dialogue. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the venue switch as part of a comprehensive diplomatic toolkit, always favoring talks but never at any cost.
‘President Trump has spelled out zero nuclear tolerance loud and clear,’ Leavitt affirmed, blending optimism for a breakthrough with stern reminders of U.S. military supremacy. The pre-talk briefing aimed to signal readiness and resolve.
Oman steps up once more as the go-to neutral ground for U.S.-Iran backchannels, navigating sanctions, atomic disputes, and regional flashpoints. Trump eagerly anticipates envoy reports, with no premature reveals on compromises.
Years of indirect haggling have yielded little; this direct push tests Iran’s willingness to curb its pursuits for relief. Leavitt’s words encapsulate the high-wire act: pursue peace proactively, but back it with unyielding strength.