December 4, 02:10 PM • 27494 viewsRussia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.
Iran has put forward the idea of creating an international nuclear consortium with the participation of Arab countries and US investments. This proposal is an alternative to the US demand to completely curtail the nuclear program.
Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are being resumed in Oman with the mediation of the Persian Gulf state. The goal is to conclude an agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Iran expects Oman to announce the date of a new round of nuclear talks with the US, after a meeting in Rome was cancelled. Trump demands the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program.
The Israeli Prime Minister calls for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure amid negotiations on a nuclear deal. He stressed the importance of preventing Tehran from developing ballistic missiles.
Iran and the US have started the second round of talks on the nuclear program in Rome. The delegations are headed by Steve Witkoff from the US and Abbas Araghchi from Iran, mediated by Oman.
Iran told the US it is ready to accept some restrictions on uranium enrichment. Tehran demands clear guarantees against re-withdrawal from the deal and insists on the lifting of sanctions.
The head of the IAEA stated that Iran is close to creating nuclear weapons, although it does not yet have them. He emphasized the importance of the agency's participation in the dialogue between Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear agreement.
Iran's foreign minister has said the country's right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable ahead of talks with the US. Tehran rejects proposals to transfer uranium stocks to third countries.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian authorities to be cautious in assessing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stressing that they can be both successful and fruitless.
Oil prices rose after the US lifted tariffs and China increased imports. Concerns about a trade war are limiting growth, with Goldman Sachs cutting its oil price forecasts.
The White House called the talks between the US and Iran a step in the right direction and confirmed plans for further meetings next week. Tehran also called the talks constructive.
Delegations from Iran and the United States have completed a round of consultations in Oman and agreed to a new meeting next week. The negotiations are aimed at resolving the situation around Tehran's nuclear program.
Trump has stated his readiness to use military force against Iran if it does not halt its nuclear program. The US and Iran are planning talks in Oman.
Iranian media denies Trump's words about planned negotiations between the United States and Iran, calling it information pressure. Tehran is ready for dialogue only through intermediaries.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the army to be put on high alert. Tehran does not want direct negotiations on the nuclear program, but is ready for dialogue through the mediation of Oman.
A meeting of the released Ukrainian sailors from the crew of the Galaxy Leader, who spent more than a year in captivity with the Houthis, took place in Odesa. The release was made possible by the joint efforts of Ukrainian special services, diplomats and international partners.
The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.
Yemeni Houthi rebels released 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader, including Ukrainians. The release was mediated by Oman as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Oman discussed the Formula for Peace and freedom of navigation. The parties agreed to establish an intergovernmental commission to strengthen trade ties and expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga proposed to create a food hub in Oman to help Ukrainian products enter the East African markets. The parties discussed the development of relations in the areas of trade, investment and energy.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Oman, Angola, Egypt and South Africa on October 23-28. The purpose of the visits is to promote the Peace Formula, develop political dialogue and economic cooperation.
Iran suspended indirect talks with the United States in Oman due to tensions with Israel. Iran's Foreign Minister said that the talks will not resume until the current crisis is overcome.
The Pentagon is stepping up its military presence in the Middle East by sending the nuclear-powered submarine USS Georgia and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. This is a response to rising tensions in the region.
Sweden and Iran exchanged prisoners with the mediation of Oman: Sweden released a former Iranian official, and Iran released two detained Swedes.
OPEC + countries have agreed to extend most of their oil production cuts until 2025, gradually curtailing them to support the market amid slow growth in global demand.
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman to discuss ways to avoid escalation of regional attacks.
More than two million barrels of russian oil products are stuck in tankers off the coast of Oman due to South Korea's repression of direct imports from russia.
Heavy rains caused localized flooding, disrupting the operation of Dubai Airport, the busiest airport for international flights. Due to the bad weather, schools were temporarily closed in Dubai, and workers were transferred to remote work. An orange alert was issued throughout the UAE.
