Iran and the United States concluded a fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome on Friday amid growing skepticism in Tehran about the chances of a deal as Washington hardens its position.

A round of U.S.-Iran talks has been announced to take place in Italy as tensions loom over negotiations for a new nuclear agreement.

In Rome, Iran and the United States have made slight progress in discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, mediated by Oman. While disagreements persist over uranium enrichment, both sides express commitment to resolving the long-standing dispute,