“Chiefs of Mission are expected to avoid all commentary on issues that could heighten tensions or create confusion about US policy. “The president is starting to get pissed with Huckabee for interfering with his negotiation,” said a person familiar with the matter. Witkoff and Kushner returned to Washington disappointed, according to an administration official familiar with the matter. Still, Iran has rejected proposals to stop enrichment or to ship its enriched uranium abroad. He added, however: “I don’t think that’s what we’re talking about here today … they’re not asking to take it over.”

Source: The Guardian February 27, 2026 23:29 UTC