The fifth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded on Friday in Rome, with limited but inconclusive progress, according to the Omani mediator facilitating the talks. The discussions, held at the Omani Embassy in Italy, lasted over three hours and were led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Oman played the role of indirect mediator throughout the negotiations. Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi stated that the fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks "concluded today in Rome with some but not conclusive progress." He added that the remaining issues are expected to be clarified in the coming days, to allow the parties concerned to proceed toward the common goal of reaching a sustainable and honorable agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the fifth round of Iran-U.S. talks was the most professional round of negotiations to date. Different ideas were discussed in the fifth round, and it was decided that the two sides further review the ideas and make the arrangements for the next round, which will hopefully "enter details to some extent" if both sides accept new solutions, he said. The indirect talks will not conclude in two or three rounds due to their complexity, said the foreign minister, adding that "the fact that we are now treading along a reasonable path is (a kind of) progress." Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei wrote on the social media platform X that the fifth round was held in a "calm and professional" atmosphere, and the date and venue of the next round will be decided and announced later. Previously, Iran and the United States held four rounds of Oman-mediated indirect talks starting from April on Tehran's nuclear program and the lifting of U.S. sanctions, three of which in Oman's Muscat and one in Rome. In recent days, U.S. officials have repeatedly demanded that Iran completely cease uranium enrichment, a request firmly rejected by Tehran. SHOTLIST: Rome, Italy - May 23, 2025 1. Iranian delegation departing, media; Rome, Italy - May 22, 2025 2. Various of Omani Embassy in Italy, Omani national flag; FILE: Washington D.C., USA - October 2024 3. Various of White House; 4. Various of Capitol building, U.S. national flag. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]