The third round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States began on Saturday in Muscat, capital of Oman, aiming for a breakthrough that could have major implications for regional and global security.

A successful agreement could lower the risk of another Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, and curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. It could also potentially ease American sanctions on Iran, maybe transforming its battered economy and reshaping its political outlook.

In the two rounds of discussions in Rome and Oman so far, the two sides said negotiations would be based on building trust and providing assurances regarding Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

This round marks the start of the first "expert-level" talks between the Iranian and American teams.

On Friday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat at the head of a high-ranking diplomatic, technical, and expert delegation. The top US negotiator, Steve Witkoff, landed on Saturday, accompanied by a team led by senior State Department official Michael Anton and experts from the Treasury Department.

These talks will focus on technical issues such as the monitoring of Iran's nuclear facilities, uranium enrichment levels, the management of enriched uranium stockpiles, and the practicalities of easing US sanctions.

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