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US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet with Netanyahu, military chief

On 02/02/2026, Turkey, Egypt and Qatar coordinated to arrange a meeting in Ankara between White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Iranian officials later this week, with Washington quietly relaying readiness for direct talks.
Building on Gaza framework, regional mediators say they are actively pressing the process; a senior official said, `We're doing our best` and `it is moving`.
Iranian outlets and officials signalled progress as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi phoned Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
U.S. officials say outcomes hinge on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's authorization, while President Donald Trump ordered a military buildup in the Gulf as Iran downplayed war fears.
Officials say several points are being finalized as regional mediators coordinate in Ankara, while Russia reiterated its offer to store Iran's uranium to facilitate an agreement.

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Irish Times

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Iran’s top diplomat says government is ready for talks with US on a nuclear deal

Talks expected to take place in Istanbul and could avert military strikes against Tehran

4 hours ago·Dublin, Ireland

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NDTV

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US Envoy To Meet Iran Foreign Minister On Friday To Discuss Nuclear Deal

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi plan to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal and other issues, a US official said on Monday.

4 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Arutz Sheva

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Report: US and Iran to resume nuclear talks on Friday

Planned Istanbul talks mark first direct US-Iran contact since last June's conflict, amid regional diplomacy and ongoing pressure for a nuclear deal.

5 hours ago·Israel

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Jerusalem Post

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US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Zamir in Israel

The officials said Witkoff's visit to the country was expected to begin on Tuesday.

6 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Haaretz

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Iran's Araghchi to meet U.S. Envoy Witkoff in Turkey on Friday, source says

The talks come as a joint military exercise between a U.S. destroyer warship and Israeli Navy vessels took place on Sunday in the Israeli port city of Eilat, according to the Israeli military

6 hours ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Khaleej Times

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Witkoff, Araghchi expected to meet on Friday for possible nuclear deal discussions

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are expected to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal, Axios reported.

7 hours ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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