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US envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli leaders to align positions ahead of nuclear talks with Iran in Turkey, aiming to reduce conflict risks and negotiate uranium and missile limits.
- 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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Iran's promises cannot be trusted, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Jerusalem today, who is expected to meet with an Iranian representative this week, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office, quoted by the French news agency AFP.
President Pezeshkian, provided that they take place in a threat-free climate (ANSA)
Israel To Present Witkoff With 4 Key Principles For Iranian Agreement
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In advance of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s planned visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and senior Israeli defense officials, Israeli officials plan to present Witkoff with four core principles that they say must be included in any future Iran agreement. Without these elements, Israel would view any deal as […]
Witkoff In Middle East For Talks Aimed At Making Progress On Nuclear Deal With Iran
US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on February 3 for talks with Israeli officials, two days before a key meeting in Istanbul with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to jumpstart negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and tamp down fears of a new war in the Middle East.
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