State Department confirms Rubio, Witkoff visit to France for key talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are in Paris from April 16 to 18 for meetings with French and European officials, with Iran among the key topics on a broader agenda that also includes Ukraine and regional affairs.

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ambassador Steve Witkoff will travel to Paris, France, April 16–18 for talks with European counterparts to advance President Trump’s goal to end the Russia-Ukraine war and stop the bloodshed,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

The officials will also “discuss ways to advance shared interests in the region,” she added.

Politico reported earlier that the agenda will include talks with French officials on Iran, as part of ongoing US efforts to engage allies over nuclear diplomacy.