Key Facts

• The fourth round of Iran-US talks about Iran's nuclear program, initially planned to be held in Rome, was postponed due to logistical and technical reasons.
• Both Iran and the U.S., aided by Oman, agreed to this postponement.
• New U.S. sanctions have been imposed this week on companies that allegedly have ties to Iran.
• President Trump has warned of consequences for those purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemicals.
• The U.S. withdrew from the previous nuclear agreement with Iran and other world powers in 2018.
• The first round of the current set of talks, which began in April, was described by both sides as "constructive".
• Trump has previously threatened military action if these new talks do not succeed.
• Despite new sanctions and perceived inconsistent positions from the U.S., Iran maintains its desire for a negotiated solution.
• The U.S. claims that Iran is using revenue from petroleum and petrochemical trade to finance conflicts in the Middle East, support its nuclear program, and aid its terrorist partners.
• Iran criticizes the latest U.S. sanctions as proof of America's contradictory behavior and lack of good faith.