US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with Iran, though he has questioned Iran’s sincerity. Speaking to CNBC, Witkoff noted that current indicators suggest Iran is not seeking a diplomatic resolution at this stage. Shift in military strategyWitkoff is expected to travel to Israel next week to coordinate with Israel’s leadership regarding the ongoing military campaign. Shared nuclear objectivesThe US envoy reiterated that Washington and Jerusalem share the singular goal of ensuring Iran never develops nuclear weapons. Witkoff’s claim that enrichment capacity is “decimated” marks the most definitive American assessment to date regarding the impact of the 12-day air campaign on Iran’s nuclear program.

Source: Egypt Independent March 11, 2026 13:17 UTC