- Iran oil tanker attacks and escalating US-Iran tensions
- Hopes remain of a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear disarmament, with Strait of Hormuz access being critical for oil flow.
- US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are discussing a potential deal with Iran amid military advice and Trump's warnings.
Diplomatic developments regarding the potential Iran deal, including meetings between US officials and Kirill Dmitriev.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
Diplomatic developments regarding the potential Iran deal, including meetings between US officials and Kirill Dmitriev.
Who's involved
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US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are discussing a potential deal with Iran amid military advice and Trump's warnings.Also in this story
- Tensions remain high in the Middle East as talks regarding the future of the Hormuz Strait intensify, with Kushner meeting with Iranian officials.
- High-level envoys met with Iranian officials and addressed the UNGA regarding the future of the Middle East.
- Steve Witkoff met with Khalil al-Hayya in negotiations, which are linked to Donald Trump's council.
Within Iran oil tanker attacks and escalating US-Iran tensions
The entities involved
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Steve Witkoff
American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)
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Kirill Dmitriev
CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
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