Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have been in direct contact in recent days
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have reactivated a direct communications channel in recent days, with text messages reportedly exchanged focusing on ending the war. President Trump confirmed that Iran had communicated with the U.S. but expressed uncertainty about whether the Iranian officials were authorized to make a deal. Iranian officials have publicly claimed they are not holding ceasefire negotiations with the Trump administration.
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“Iran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days, sources say”
“Trump admin., Iran have been in direct contact in recent days: report”
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