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Friday, May 23rd – PDB Afternoon Bulletin Summary

Tensions Rise in US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Today in Rome, the fifth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran concluded without significant breakthroughs. Led by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, the negotiations were mediated indirectly through Oman. While the process saw some discussions on establishing a future framework, expectations remain cautious, with Oman’s foreign minister suggesting that the parties aim to clarify remaining issues in upcoming days.