Iran has agreed during indirect negotiations with the United States not to stockpile enriched uranium, a move hailed by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi as a major step toward resolving long-standing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Speaking to CBS News in Washington, DC, Al Busaidi said the breakthrough came during the third round of talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Oman and held in Geneva on Thursday. “If the objective is to ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear bomb, I think we have achieved that goal,” he said.

According to Al Jazeera, the agreement includes a commitment by Iran to permanently eliminate its stockpiles of enriched uranium and convert existing material into nuclear fuel that cannot be weaponized. The deal also provides for full and continuous verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Al Busaidi described the agreement as “a completely new approach” that effectively removes the threat of Iran developing a nuclear weapon. He added that Tehran had also shown willingness to discuss its missile programme and other regional issues.

The Omani foreign minister said he believed all remaining issues between Washington and Tehran could be resolved “amicably and comprehensively” within months, calling on all sides to give diplomacy “the space it needs.”

The breakthrough came as US President Donald Trump continued to pressure Iran to make a deal while warning that “all options remain on the table.” The next round of indirect talks between the two sides is expected to take place in Vienna on Monday.

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