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U.S.-Iran Dialogue Revived Amid Ongoing Conflict

3/17/2026

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Axios reports a channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated.
The dialogue began with Araghchi sending text messages to Witkoff aimed at ending the war, now in its third week.
Araghchi denied the claim, saying his last contact with Witkoff was before U.S. military actions against Iran.
A U.S. official said Araghchi initiated the contact, underscoring ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions amid the conflict.

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Axios reports a channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated.
The dialogue began with Araghchi sending text messages to Witkoff aimed at ending the war, now in its third week.
Araghchi denied the claim, saying his last contact with Witkoff was before U.S. military actions against Iran.
A U.S. official said Araghchi initiated the contact, underscoring ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions amid the conflict.