US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday to discuss key regional issues. Qatar clarified the visit does not include direct negotiations between the United States and Iran. The talks come as diplomatic efforts continue to stabilize the Middle East following months of conflict. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed […]
Steve Witkoff
Swiss confirm US-Iran talks continue
Switzerland’s foreign ministry has confirmed that negotiations linked to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding are continuing in the resort town of Buergenstock. The talks are being held under strict confidentiality and aim to transform the interim agreement into a broader regional settlement. The development signals ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. According to the […]
US and Iranian officials head to Switzerland as Israel strikes continue despite ceasefire
US and Iranian officials are heading to Switzerland for high-stakes negotiations aimed at turning this week’s interim 14-point agreement into a longer-term settlement to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict, even as Israeli strikes in the region continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire framework. According to reports, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas […]
Zelensky reports constructive conversation with US envoys
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a constructive conversation with senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, expressing optimism about renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. Read More: Zelensky holds urgent talks with US envoys on Ukraine war Speaking on Monday during a stop in Moldova’s capital, Chisinau, Zelensky described the […]
Ukraine, Russia resume Geneva talks amid ongoing strikes
Ukraine and Russia negotiators resumed a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington’s top envoy expressed cautious optimism about efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict that has devastated Ukraine. Read More: Geneva hosts new round of Russia–Ukraine talks The fighting, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has killed hundreds of […]
China backs Iran, opposes unilateral pressure
China has reaffirmed support for Iran’s national interests and sovereignty. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned unilateral pressure on Tehran. China emphasized that Iran has the right to protect its security, dignity, and legitimate rights. The statement highlights China’s commitment to Iran amid growing tensions in the Middle East. Officials stressed peaceful diplomacy and adherence to […]
Iran rejects claims of U.S. negotiations
Iran said it did not seek negotiations with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denied any recent contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. State media reported his remarks on Wednesday, stressing Tehran’s position clearly. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said another armada is moving toward Iran. He added that he hopes Tehran will […]
Witkoff, Kushner in Russia: Can U.S. broker a fair peace?
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to explore ending the Ukraine war. The visit follows Trump’s efforts, including meetings with Zelenskiy and a summit in Alaska. Both sides say talks aim to find a fair and lasting peace. A leaked U.S. draft plan sparked concern among European and […]
Russia warns against concessions as US envoy plans Ukraine peace talks
MOSCOW: Russia will make no major concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, following the leak of a call in which US envoy Steve Witkoff advised Moscow on how to present a proposal to former President Donald Trump. Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow next week to […]
Kremlin says US Ukraine peace plan needs serious review
MOSCOW – Russia has received the latest copy of a US plan aimed at ending the Ukraine war and views some aspects positively, but other points require further discussion, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the draft would need “truly serious analysis” and had not yet been formally discussed with anyone. Read […]