Steve Witkoff

“If it ends like this, he will be remembered as the worst president ever for Iranians,” one Iranian who managed to flee told The Jerusalem Post. 

The Jerusalem Post learned that Iran told mediators that it is ready to discuss the nuclear issue and is even willing to consider compromises. 

The visit comes ahead of reported talks between the United States and Iran in Istanbul scheduled for later this week, aimed at avoiding conflict and de-escalating tensions between the two sides.

Saudi Arabia welcomed Erdogan for talks highlighting closer Ankara-Riyadh ties as the kingdom reconsiders its regional priorities.

As Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel, officials see the visit as a real-time effort to test Israel’s red lines on Iran and gauge what kind of deal Jerusalem could tolerate.

The official said some of the countries invited to the talks at the foreign ministers' level included Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

Lapid stressed unity against Iran following a security meeting with Netanyahu, despite recent public clashes between the two leaders.

White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

A meeting between US and Iranian officials in Istanbul is seen as a best-case scenario, sources familiar with the plans said.

The officials said Witkoff's visit to the country was expected to begin on Tuesday.