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Trump Envoy Meets Iranian Crown Prince Amid Protests

1/16/2026

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The White House envoy Steve Witkoff met exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi.
This marks first engagement between Trump administration and Iranian opposition since protests began 15 days ago.
Reza Pahlavi seeks a transitional leadership and urges U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene.
Trump supports the protesters but has not committed to meeting Pahlavi.
He said he canceled meetings with Iranian officials until violence ceases and warned the regime of consequences.

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The White House envoy Steve Witkoff met exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi.
This marks first engagement between Trump administration and Iranian opposition since protests began 15 days ago.
Reza Pahlavi seeks a transitional leadership and urges U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene.
Trump supports the protesters but has not committed to meeting Pahlavi.
He said he canceled meetings with Iranian officials until violence ceases and warned the regime of consequences.