Iran’s FM says no contact with US envoy Witkoff, no request for talks
“I have not had any contact with Mr. Witkoff in recent days, and we have not requested negotiations,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday, according to state media.
Araghchi was responding to questions about possible message exchanges with Washington, denying reports of direct outreach to US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
He added, however, that intermediaries remain active and that Tehran is in contact with mediating countries “holding consultations,” signaling that indirect channels are still in play even as Iran publicly plays down prospects for talks.
