Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing 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.

U.S. and Iranian officials held a first round of “constructive” talks over Tehran’s rapidly progressing nuclear program on Saturday in Oman, according to the White House. Steve Witkoff, the U.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will hold direct talks with Iran later this week regarding its nuclear program.