US representative Steve Witkoff met with Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi, amidst internal political friction and IRGC endorsement.

The entities involved

• Steve Witkoff →

  American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)

  • Norway and Finland are hosting high-level discussions regarding the ongoing war with Russia, with Zelenskyy attending.07:05
  • Lavrov discusses Russian foreign policy, welcomes Trump's envoy Witkoff, and addresses stalled peace talks regarding Ukraine.Mon 22:01
• Abbas Araghchi →

  Iranian diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1962)

  • Oman's strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as peace terms are sought, with the US issuing threats against Oman.08:54
  • Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.00:45
• Iran →

  village in North Ossetia, Russia

  • Escalation risk mounts as military strikes and failed talks heighten tensions between the US and Iran over the critical Strait of Hormuz oil passage.06:07
  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.04:30

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