The visit comes against the backdrop of mounting friction with Iran and discussions surrounding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire framework.
By United with Israel Staff
As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, senior U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel as early as tomorrow, according to two Israeli officials.
Witkoff is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of Israel’s security establishment, including Eyal Zamir, according to a senior security source.
The visit comes against the backdrop of mounting friction with Iran and discussions surrounding the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire framework.
At the same time, Iranian media are signaling movement on a diplomatic track.
Iran’s state-linked Tasnim News Agency reported that negotiations between Tehran and Washington are expected to begin in the coming days, likely involving Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Witkoff. The report said the location and timing of the talks have not yet been finalized.
Separately, Fars News Agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed officials to begin negotiations with the United States, with Turkey mentioned as a possible venue in the coming days.
Araghchi underscored Tehran’s messaging, saying Iran has not abandoned diplomacy.
“We have never given up on diplomacy and have never missed an opportunity to secure the rights of the Iranian people,” he said. “We are ready for diplomacy, but it has its own principles. I hope we will soon see its results.”
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