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Trump to base decision on Iran strike on Witkoff, Kushner’s assessments of Tehran’s intentions — report
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a speech as Jared Kushner looks on upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, January 6, 2026. (Ludovic Marin, Pool photo via AP)
US President Donald Trump will base his decision on whether to strike Iran based on the assessments of his two chief negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, of Tehran’s intentions, the Guardian reports.
The report, which cites people familiar with the matter, says that Witkoff and Kushner will brief the US leader on their impressions regarding whether Iran is serious about reaching a nuclear deal or just stalling for time.
The two are set to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Thursday.
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