Muscat, Oman, Feb 5, 2026 (AFP) - Witkoff and Araghchi: the men leading US-Iran talks

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2026-02-05

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has spearheaded talks on Gaza and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is Iran's face abroad. On Friday, they meet in Muscat following a deadly crackdown on a mass protest movement against the Islamic republic that saw the United States threaten military action before agreeing to talks. Here are short profiles of the two lead negotiators: - Witkoff: real estate to world stage - With no prior experience......

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