Daily Memo: Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Syrian Diplomacy

Tehran is reportedly changing its tone on direct talks with Washington.

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Direct contact. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to agree to direct talks on Iran’s nuclear program, Israeli news site Ynet reported. According to the outlet, Tehran has been frustrated with the Oman-mediated negotiations that have been held so far. If direct talks aren’t agreed […]

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