US and Iran Conclude Second Round of Indirect Talks in Rome

According to a report, the United States and Iran concluded the second round of indirect talks in Rome, the capital of Italy, on April 19 and will continue the dialogue in the coming days.

The report said that the overall atmosphere of the second - round indirect talks between the US and Iran was "constructive", and both sides said that the third - round talks would be held next week.

It is reported that this round of talks maintained the indirect - talk mode of the first round. The representatives on both sides were still the US special envoy for the Middle East and Iran's foreign minister's representative. The talks took place at the Omani embassy in Italy. The US and Iranian representatives were in different rooms, and Oman's Foreign Minister served as an intermediary to convey messages between them. The talks lasted about four hours.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman posted on a social - media platform on the 19th regarding the second - round talks, saying that "lasting peace stems from honest dialogue between countries, not from the imposition of force".

The spokesman reiterated that Iran's peaceful nuclear program fully complies with relevant international standards and documents including the Treaty on the Non - Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. "While fulfilling its obligations, Iran is determined to safeguard and exercise its legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy."