Iran seeks 'fair agreement' in nuclear talks with US

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Iran and the United States have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme - the highest level meeting between the two nations since 2018.

We’ll speak to former United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman who negotiated the 2015 agreement with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Also on the programme: US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs; and a morris dancer who scored a new world record by dancing non-stop for 11 hours.

(Photo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks to the media in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. Credit: Reuters)

12 Apr 5PM English United Kingdom News

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