US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’

The United States and Iran are set to hold talks in Oman on Friday as part of an effort to reach a deal that de-escalates the threat of military confrontation between the two countries. The talks come amid intense domestic pressure from both sides to succeed. Mohsen Milani, a politics professor at the University of South Florida, notes that the negotiations face "serious obstacles" in the way of diplomacy. The talks are an attempt to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation. The location of Oman suggests a neutral ground for the discussions. The purpose of the talks is to find a mutually acceptable solution to ease the threat of military confrontation between the US and Iran.