US-Iran nuclear talks cancelled

US-Iran nuclear talks cancelled

Axios reports that the talks scheduled for Friday, February 6, in Istanbul will not take place.

The parties had previously agreed on a meeting in Istanbul with the participation of representatives of a number of Middle Eastern countries as observers. However, on February 3, Iran sent a request to change the conditions: to move the venue to Oman, switch to an exclusively bilateral format (USA—Iran) and limit the agenda to nuclear issues only (without discussing ballistic missiles and regional proxy groups).

The United States rejected these proposals. As stated by a senior American official: "We have informed that either the meeting is taking place in an agreed format, or it will not take place at all. They replied: "Then nothing."

Another administration official stressed: "We are striving to reach a real agreement as soon as possible, otherwise other options will be considered" (a hint at possible military measures, which President Trump has repeatedly stated).

At the same time, the United States leaves the possibility for resuming contacts: if Iran returns to the initial conditions, the meeting may take place this week or next week.

White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Qatar on February 5 to discuss the Iranian issue with the country's prime minister, after which they plan to return to Miami rather than continue their journey to Iran. The negotiation process is at an impasse, which increases the risks of military escalation.

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