Asked what Iran had offered, Trump said, 'They offered a lot, but not enough.'

'We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms,' Vance said.

As the end of the fourth week of the war approaches, Trump said that his four-to-six week timeline for operations remains in place.

The Iranians 'were proud of it, they were proud that they had evaded all sorts of oversight protocols to get to a place where they could deliver 11 nuclear bombs,' Witkoff added.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington and Tehran remain far apart on several key issues and that no agreement was reached.

Allowing Hamas to retain any weapons risks entrenching its authority in Gaza and undermining Israel’s core demand.

The visit comes against the backdrop of mounting friction with Iran and discussions surrounding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire framework.

Witkoff emphasized the strategic alignment between the two allies, portraying the meeting as part of ongoing coordination between the Trump administration and Israel’s leadership.

The forum has said in a statement that the goal of Witkoff’s and Kushner’s visit is to ensure the opening of the Sinai-Gaza border.

'As Steve Witkoff announced, we have officially entered the next phase of Gaza’s 20-point peace plan,' Trump wrote.

Witkoff stressed that Hamas is expected to meet all remaining obligations under the agreement, including the return of the final deceased Israeli hostage.

The selection coincides with Bar-Ilan’s 70th anniversary, placing Witkoff among a small group of world leaders previously recognized by the university.

The encounter was meant to include additional senior Hamas officials and continue quiet back-channel talks on the Gaza ceasefire.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with freed hostages in Israel, who thanked them for their tireless work in securing their release from Gaza.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, address thousands at Hostages Square, Oct.11, 2025.

Wednesday’s expected arrival of Witkoff and Kushner is expected to help bridge the major gaps and leave only technical issues to be finalized.

Trump is aligned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a partial deal, with Jerusalem pursuing a comprehensive agreement for all of the remaining 50 hostages, of whom 20 are believed to be alive, and an end to the war on Israel’s terms.

Responding to questions about recent U.S. and Israeli military actions, Witkoff dismissed reports downplaying their effectiveness.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff gifted released hostage Edan Alexander with a star of David necklace that belonged to his late son.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has vowed to expand the Abraham Accords.

'I think you have to trust the Qataris,' Steven Witkoff tells Tucker Carlson.

During an emotional hospital meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, former hostages Liri Albag, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Karina Aviev, joined by Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, sang 'Am Yisrael Chai,' a powerful anthem of resilience.

Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem.