Iran is actively pursuing a relocation of its upcoming nuclear negotiations with the United States from Istanbul to Oman, according to a regional diplomat’s disclosure on Tuesday. The talks, initially scheduled for Friday in Turkey, now face potential restructuring in both location and diplomatic focus. Iranian authorities are reportedly advocating for a narrowed agenda that would concentrate exclusively on nuclear matters, while simultaneously seeking to exclude direct participation from other regional nations. This development follows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s confirmation that he had authorized the initiation of dialogue with Washington. In a social media statement, Pezeshkian emphasized his instruction to the Foreign Minister to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” within a framework protecting Iran’s national interests, provided such discussions occur in an environment “free from threats and unreasonable expectations.” The diplomatic maneuvering occurs against a backdrop of heightened military posturing, including the recent deployment of a US aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iran’s lethal crackdown on anti-government protests. While US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, he concurrently issued a stark warning that “bad things would happen” should diplomacy fail. Tehran maintains its commitment to diplomatic solutions while reserving the right to deliver an uncompromising response to any perceived aggression.