High-Stakes Diplomacy: U.S. and Iran's Pivotal Meeting in Istanbul

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are set to meet in Istanbul to negotiate nuclear deal terms. The planned meeting aims to explore diplomatic solutions to ease regional tensions and address the long-standing nuclear conflict.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-02-2026 21:31 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 21:31 IST
High-Stakes Diplomacy: U.S. and Iran's Pivotal Meeting in Istanbul
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U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Istanbul on Friday, according to a U.S. official. The agenda includes discussions on a possible nuclear deal and other pressing issues.

The latest engagement comes after recent signals from both nations suggesting a willingness to revive diplomatic efforts and mitigate fears of another regional conflict. An Iranian foreign ministry official noted that Tehran is considering the terms of resuming talks with the U.S.

The anticipated meeting, first reported by Axios, underscores growing diplomatic efforts to address the longstanding nuclear dispute between the two countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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