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U.S. Envoy to Israel Amid Rising Iran Tensions

3/11/2026

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Witkoff Coordinates Iran Policy

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans a visit to Israel next week to coordinate Iran policy.
Witkoff denied a prior trip was canceled over Israel's actions against Iranian oil sites.
He said Iran possesses 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, potentially usable for weapons.
The administration remains confident in U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to the administration, despite negotiations with Iran.

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Witkoff Addresses Russia-Iran Ties

The United States accepts Russia's denial of sharing intelligence with Iran amid clashes, according to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
In a CNBC interview, Witkoff said he hopes Russia is not aiding Iran.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that intelligence sharing would be unacceptable.
Iran and Russia deepened their partnership, signing a strategic agreement and boosting military cooperation, raising fears of outside involvement as the U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies.

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Historical Context

The Iran Nuclear Deal, finalized on July 14, 2015, aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program by capping uranium enrichment at 3.67% and reducing its stockpile to 300 kilograms. This agreement, involving the P5+1 nations, was intended to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. However, rising tensions, evidenced by Iran's accumulation of 460 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, highlight ongoing challenges in U.S.-Iran relations and regional stability.

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Witkoff Coordinates Iran Policy

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans a visit to Israel next week to coordinate Iran policy.
Witkoff denied a prior trip was canceled over Israel's actions against Iranian oil sites.
He said Iran possesses 460 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, potentially usable for weapons.
The administration remains confident in U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to the administration, despite negotiations with Iran.

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