A pivotal meeting aimed at de-escalating the rising tensions between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Turkey this Friday. High-level representatives, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, are slated to attend alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This diplomatic push is further bolstered by the expected presence of senior officials from Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt. Reports suggest that representatives from other regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Pakistan, may also participate in the discussions.
This meeting occurs at a critical juncture as bilateral relations between Washington and Tehran have reached a significant low. President Trump recently issued stark threats of military action against Iran following a period of intense internal unrest within the Islamic Republic. Last month, Iran was rocked by massive protests that reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths, prompting Trump to threaten intervention and call for regime change. Despite their initial refusal to engage under such pressure, Iranian leaders now appear ready to come to the table, maintaining their longstanding position that their nuclear program is strictly intended for peaceful energy purposes.
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