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Diplomatic efforts remain fragile. The upcoming negotiations in Oman, starting Sunday, represent a critical juncture. They face deadlock over Iran's demand for recognition of its enrichment rights versus the US insistence on ending all enrichment activities. An apparent gap exists between the public rhetoric and discreet discussions, with recent US proposals allowing civilian, limited enrichment levels in exchange for concessions. Yet, Iran’s continued advancements and the external pressures of the UN and Israel keep negotiations precarious.