Negotiations with Iran over Nuclear Weapons moves from Oman to Italy on Easter weekend
Alireza Jafarzadeh, the Iranian American intelligence expert and Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), who first exposed Iran’s secret nuclear sites in Natanz and Arak, is uniquely positioned to break down a story that’s flying under the radar—but could reshape the region: secret U.S.-Iran backchannel meetings. The first occurred recently in Muscat, Oman; the second is scheduled for Easter weekend in Rome. These clandestine sessions come as Tehran voices growing concern over Trump’s rhetoric and the possibility of “maximum pressure” being applied to Iran by the Trump administration.
After October 7, any U.S. dialogue with Iran without Israeli input is viewed with concern. The stakes are too high. Iran is actively arming its proxies, enriching uranium near weapons-grade levels, and stoking war in Gaza and beyond.
Jafarzadeh’s sources inside Iran point to regime paranoia. Khamenei appears to be reluctantly taking counsel from his advisors to negotiate with the Trump administration.
Jafarzadeh and the NCRI support Trump’s continued application of ‘Maximum pressure’ on Iran. The NCRI seeks the removal of the repressive regime in Tehran and even has its own Presidential candidate prepared to fill the vacuum. Her name is Maryam Rajavi, who represents a stinging rebuke to a regime that has targeted women specifically over many decades.
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Optional Q&A
- What do we know about the recent U.S.-Iran meeting in Oman, and what’s expected from the follow-up in Rome? Who’s really driving this outreach?
- You’ve exposed Iran’s secret nuclear activities before—do you believe these meetings are a cover for a new nuclear deal, or something else?
- Why is the Iranian regime so worried about Trump’s rhetoric? How does that fear shape their current strategy?
- How would any tension between Washington and Jerusalem affect regional dynamics?
- Is the Trump administration engaging with Iran from a position of strength or weakness—and what are the potential consequences?
- How should the U.S. be dealing with Iran right now—especially in the context of October 7 and the ongoing instability in the Middle East?
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT ALI SAFAVI…
Ali Safavi is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
A sociologist by training, Safavi studied and taught at UCLA, California State University Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. He was an active participant in the anti-Shah student movement in the 1970s in the United States and has been deeply engaged in Iranian affairs ever since.
Safavi has lectured and written extensively on Iran, Iraq, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and Middle Eastern politics. He has appeared in interviews on networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, BBC, Sky TV, Newsmax, and France 24. His articles and commentary have been published in leading outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Boston Herald, The Washington Times, and The Financial Times.
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