Amid rising tension between Iran and the United States, diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid military confrontation.

Iran and US officials have recently engaged in a flurry of talks, with Oman and Qatar acting as key mediators.

The situation is further complicated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to the US, aiming to widen negotiations.

Joining Al Jazeera from Tehran, Abbas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Middle East Strategic Studies, said that Iran sees enough consensus to continue the diplomatic track.

Aslani highlighted Ali Larijani’s visits to Oman and Qatar as a strategic effort to expedite progress and counter attempts to derail the talks.

Aslani noted that the National Security Council’s involvement reflects Tehran’s focus on preventing any gaps that could be exploited by spoilers.

He added that Israel’s push to include Iran’s missile programme risks complicating negotiations, potentially creating conditions for military escalation.

Aslani stressed that Iranian officials are actively engaging regional players to safeguard the process.

He concluded that diplomacy is under pressure from external influences, but Iran remains committed to resolving nuclear issues through dialogue.