Tehran offers three-phase nuclear deal in Oman talks U.S. envoy Witkoff welcomed the proposal, surprising the Iranian delegation in Muscat. JNS Staff April 18, 2025
US envoy: Iran talks to prioritize enrichment limits, oversight Steve Witkoff says uranium enrichment up to 3.67% may be permitted; Israeli officials oppose any Iranian nuclear activity. Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol April 15, 2025
Rome on deck as US-Iran talks resume in Oman Initial meeting “positive,” says White House; Iranian economy teeters while enrichment nears weapons-grade. Joshua Marks April 14, 2025
Rubio confirms direct US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman "We've been very clear—what Iran is never going to have is a nuclear weapon, and I think that's what led to this meeting," the secretary of state said. April 11, 2025
Israel demands 10 live hostages in truce talks with Hamas The counterproposal comes amid negotiations over a proposed 50-day ceasefire. JNS Staff March 30, 2025
Steve Witkoff understands diplomacy usually requires patience, engagement Those attacking the special envoy are, by extension, questioning the strategy of a president who has done more to help Israel than any other in memory and achieved unprecedented Middle East breakthroughs. Jason D. Greenblatt March 28, 2025
The Trump foreign-policy team’s real problem The Yemen attack leak was a bad mistake. But a clueless Steve Witkoff’s embrace of Qatar and rationalization of Hamas betray the president’s realist agenda. Jonathan S. Tobin March 26, 2025
No difference between Hamas ‘politicians’ and terrorists Apparently, Witkoff believes that Hamas's political activities are not as dangerous as its terrorism. Otherwise, how could he even consider the possibility that Hamas could be transformed into a political party? Khaled Abu Toameh March 25, 2025
