Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy, has indicated that negotiations with Iran are anticipated to occur this week. Speaking at a press conference in Miami, he expressed optimism about the talks, stating, “We believe meetings will take place this week. We certainly hope for that. Ships are moving. That’s a very, very good sign.”
This announcement follows recent comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested that the conflict in Iran could conclude in a matter of weeks rather than months. On the same day, President Donald Trump remarked during an address to farmers that “things are going very well in Iran.”
In a significant development, Trump announced that he would delay military strikes on Iranian energy facilities until April 6 at Iran’s request. However, intermediaries involved in the negotiations have claimed that Iranian representatives did not explicitly request a pause in attacks.
Additionally, several Iranian media outlets reported statements from an unnamed high-ranking official in Tehran, asserting that Iran would not accept Trump’s proposed “15 points” and emphasized their intention to determine the timing and conditions for ending the conflict independently.
The U.S. Special Envoy has announced potential negotiations with Iran this week, coinciding with comments from U.S. officials regarding the conflict's duration. Despite a proposed delay in military action, Iranian officials have indicated their refusal to accept U.S. conditions for peace.
Source: CNN