Overview
- Axios and Israel’s Channel 12, citing a U.S. source, report that Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan have relayed messages between Washington and Tehran in recent days.
- Senior officials from those countries reportedly held separate talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- A U.S. source quoted by Barak Ravid says the mediation is ongoing and making progress, with discussions focused on ending the war and resolving outstanding issues.
- President Trump said there were “very good and productive conversations” and directed the Pentagon to postpone planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.
- Iran’s Tasnim news agency says Tehran has not held talks with Washington, while Axios separately reports Iran is seeking a ceasefire, guarantees and compensation and that the U.S. is pressing for broad limits on enrichment, missiles, proxy financing and specific nuclear sites, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff involved in preparatory diplomacy.