Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Istanbul on Friday for talks aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. The meeting will include President Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Officials from Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt are also expected to attend.
The talks come at a time of heightened tensions, with President Trump threatening military action against Iran if it does not comply with U.S. demands. Iran has refused to back down, leading to fears of a potential conflict in the region. The meeting could mark a rare direct dialogue between the two nations amid the ongoing crisis.
The discussions are not confirmed, and plans may change, according to officials who spoke anonymously. The meeting follows recent protests in Iran and U.S. demands for Iran to end its nuclear program, limit missile development, and stop supporting proxy militias in the region.