US-Iran Indirect Diplomatic Contact via Mediators at UN General Assembly
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US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged in indirect communications with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. This marks the first such shuttle talks in months, signaling a potential diplomatic channel to de-escalate tensions or manage the nuclear issue, though no formal agreement has been announced.
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Deployed envoys Witkoff and Kushner to conduct indirect talks with Iranian officials.
Foreign Minister Araghchi participated in indirect communications with US envoys via mediators.
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