Iran confirms next round of nuclear talks with US set for Rome on Saturday

Iran has announced that nuclear talks with the US will take place in Rome this weekend. The talks come amid heightened tensions due to Iran's nuclear development and threats from both sides. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, has arrived in Tehran for discussions that may include inspector access under any deal. Oman is mediating the talks. Previously, there was confusion over the location, with Rome initially suggested but later disputed by Iran. The US has not publicly confirmed the venue. The negotiations follow the 2015 nuclear deal's collapse and Iran's subsequent increase in uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels. Grossi warned that Iran is close to possessing a nuclear bomb, while Iran's foreign minister stressed that enrichment rights are non-negotiable.