Rubio and Witkoff to discuss Iran in Paris talks with French officials – Politico

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are expected in Paris later this week for talks with French officials that will include discussions on Iran, Politico reported on Wednesday.

Witkoff is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, while Rubio will hold talks with Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, according to people familiar with preparations for the trip. Iran, Ukraine, and trade are all on the agenda.

The visit follows ongoing US efforts to shape a framework for a potential nuclear agreement with Tehran, as well as parallel diplomatic efforts involving European and regional players. France has been engaged in its own mediation efforts across several files.

The Paris meetings come days after Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine. The White House described that meeting as another step in the broader negotiating process.