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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Rome on Saturday to lead his country’s delegation in the second round of nuclear talks with the United States.

Axar.az reports the talks, mediated by Oman, the second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled to begin at 5am ET on Saturday at the Omani embassy in Rome.

The session is expected to last at least five hours.

Like the previous round, the negotiations will be conducted indirectly through written and oral exchanges, according to state media.

Accompanying Araghchi are senior Iranian officials including Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi, legal affairs chief Kazem Gharibabadi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, and senior adviser Behzad Saberi.

Iranian officials have said the talks are strictly focused on nuclear issues and will not include discussions on regional matters, defense capabilities, or dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

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The second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on the nuclear deal has begun in Rome.

This was reported by Iran's state television and radio company (IRIB).

The consultations are being held at the residence of the Omani ambassador. Iran's delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the U.S. delegation is headed by Special Envoy to Middle East, Steve Witkoff.