The iranian ministry of foreign affairs announced the postponement of the fourth round of nuclear negotiations with the united states, initially scheduled for saturday in rome. oman's foreign ministry, acting as a mediator, cited logistical reasons for the delay.
president trump declared that all purchases of iranian oil and petrochemical products must cease. he warned that any country or individual buying these products would face immediate secondary sanctions, barring them from doing business with the united states.
iran's foreign ministry condemned these measures as economic terrorism, aimed at disrupting friendly relations between countries. a spokesperson for the ministry described the sanctions as evidence of the u.s.'s contradictory attitude and lack of sincerity towards diplomacy.
the united states later stated its expectation to continue negotiations with iran in the near future. state department spokesperson tammy bruce clarified that the weekend meeting had never been confirmed.