A non-governmental Israeli source spoke with a senior American official who said: “Israel need not be concerned about the progress in talks with Iran.” According to the official, once the Americans present their full list of demands, the negotiations are expected to collapse.
From Iran’s perspective, the talks appear to be a resounding success. The Americans, at least at this stage, have dropped several of their key preconditions discussed prior to negotiations
The Omani Foreign Ministry confirmed that another round of the US-Iran nuclear talks will be held in the coming days in Muscat, Oman’s capital. The ministry reports significant progress following discussions in Rome. However, gaps remain over centrifuges and uranium enrichment.
Israel assesses the leak to The New York Times caused significant damage to Israeli diplomatic efforts against Iran. It remains unclear whether the prime minister still has the means to persuade the administration to back a military option against the Islamic Republic.
According to the New York Times' report, the strategy would have required substantial American support, but President Trump opted to pursue a new diplomatic agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
According to international sources, US envoy Steve Witkoff did not reject the invitation to visit the Iranian capital. The main concern in Israel, as well as among many in the current administration, is that Iran will use the talks to stall while securing a partial lifting of sanctions.