US President Donald Trump has revealed new developments in the diplomatic track with Tehran, confirming that his team—led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—has already held direct talks with the Iranian side. Trump indicated a mutual desire between both parties to reach an agreement that ends the current regional tensions. The US President confirmed that numerous points of agreement have been crystallized so far into 15 basic clauses. He emphasized that the primary goal remains preventing Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon and achieving sustainable peace in the Middle East. In a separate context, Trump stated that he does not wish for the death of Mojtaba Khamenei, noting that he currently lacks confirmed information regarding his status.

Source: Egypt Independent March 24, 2026 00:35 UTC