Teheran says next round of talks again in Muscat

ROME — Talks between Iran and the United States over Teheran's nuclear program appeared ready to leave the Middle East on Monday, as an Italian source and others said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome. But early on Tuesday, Iran insisted the next round would again be held in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

It wasn't immediately clear where the negotiations would be held after Teheran's overnight announcement. US officials have not said where the talks would be held. US President Donald Trump separately complained on Monday about the pace of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran — as the two countries start a new round of pivotal negotiations.

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