Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said Wednesday "diplomacy is urgently needed," after he met with top Iranian diplomat in Tehran.

NOURNEWS – As the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat approaches, a White House crisis meeting has led to a complete redefinition of the US strategy toward Iran. The shift in position by Steve Witkoff and military threats from the Pentagon point to Trump’s attempt to reassert strategic superiority through compound pressure. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, responded to the US stance by saying: "This move could jeopardize any potential beginning."

NOURNEWS – With just three days remaining until the second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Rafael Grossi’s two-day trip to Tehran may prove to be a pivotal event. It is a visit that could either help facilitate the negotiations—or, should political maneuvering persist, make the path of diplomacy even more difficult.