Diplomatic Phone Talks Aim to Stem Iran-Israel Conflict
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have engaged in phone discussions aimed at resolving the recent escalation between Israel and Iran. Talks focused on creating a diplomatic solution and a U.S. proposal for regional uranium enrichment outside Iran, though Tehran demands Israeli attacks cease before negotiations resume.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has initiated pivotal phone talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in an effort to address the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, diplomatic sources reveal. These discussions are among the most direct interactions between the two countries in recent months.
Araqchi has expressed Tehran's firm stance: no return to negotiations will occur unless Israel halts its assaults that began on June 13. The dialogue has also touched upon a U.S.-proposed framework to establish a regional uranium enrichment consortium, a prospect Iran continues to reject.
While tensions remain high, with U.S. President Trump withholding a definitive response about military involvement, hope for diplomatic progress persists. European powers are assisting in brokering a meeting between Iran and the U.S., fostering potential dialogues under the shadow of ongoing hostilities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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