Steve Witkoff, a particular envoy for President Donald Trump, will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran scheduled for Saturday in Oman, Axios reported Tuesday, citing two sources accustomed to the plan.
The US administration most popular Witkoff, who prioritizes a diplomatic resolution, over hawkish National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who have been “skeptical” of the diplomatic course of, it mentioned.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce declined Tuesday to specify who would symbolize the US within the talks however confirmed it could be “almost the highest ranks” as Trump had indicated.
Sources additionally mentioned that the plan is to interact with Iran straight.
Trump has acknowledged the talks could be “direct,” however Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted the talks could be “indirect” with Omani mediators passing messages between the edges.
The diplomatic initiative started final month when Trump despatched a letter to Iranian supreme chief Ali Khamenei, giving Tehran two months to make a deal.
On Monday, Trump mentioned negotiations are “in Iran’s best interests.”
The US president has repeatedly threatened navy motion if the talks fail, warning that Tehran “is going to be in great danger” with out an settlement.
Araghchi acknowledged the excessive stakes, saying on social media Tuesday: “It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America’s court.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr