Negotiations between the United States and Iran entered the technical stage, an Al-Jazeera reporter unveiled on Friday, citing sources. The sources went on to add that the discussions are taking place in New York, with the atmosphere being described as “increasingly positive.” The media outlet revealed that technical experts joined the talks following an initial meeting with Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Special Envoy for Peace Missions Jared Kushner was held. It was further mentioned that the visa approvals were given to the Iranian delegation after primarily not being given. Neither the US nor Iran officially confirmed the progress in negotiations.
Pezeshkian: Hormuz proposal awaits Trump’s approval
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS’s Margaret Brennan that his country is waiting for a greenlight from United States President Donald Trump regarding Tehran’s proposal on opening the Strait of Hormuz. According to Brennan, Pezeshkian dismissed her questions “about having to take shelter amid US bombardment and the irony of now being granted American security protection & a US visa during his visit to NYC this past week.” The full interview is set to be shown on ‘Face the Nation’ on Sunday,