Iran confirms open channel with US envoy after Trump comments on talks
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a communication channel between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff remains open, after Trump said Tehran had reached out about possible talks.
“The communication channel between Mr Araghchi and the US president’s special representative is open, and whenever necessary, messages are exchanged through that channel,” foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said.
He added that Iran remained committed to diplomacy. “We have always adhered to the principle of diplomacy and negotiation, of course a negotiation that is two-sided,” he said.
Trump told reporters on Sunday that Iran had contacted the United States and proposed holding talks on a nuclear deal.
