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Trump said set to appoint Steve Witkoff to manage Iran nuclear file
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President-elect Donald Trump listens as Steve Witkoff speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
US President Donald Trump is planning to name his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff as the person who will lead efforts on Iran, the Financial Times reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
Witkoff, known for his central role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire, will oversee efforts to tackle Iran’s nuclear ambitions as part of a broader attempt to curb conflicts in the region, the report says.
While Trump’s team has prepared action to restart the “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran through sanctions, there appears to be a desire to first attempt diplomacy with Tehran, it adds.
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