Omani Foreign Minister: Fifth Round of Iran-US Talks to Be Held in Rome
Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi announced on Wednesday that the Italian capital, Rome, will host the fifth round of Iran-US talks next Friday.
Al Busaidi said in press statements, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the fifth round of Iran-US talks will be held in Rome."
He added, "The date for the talks is next Friday."
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