U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom

U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss de-escalating tensions between the two countries. The meeting aims to bring together President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Senior officials from Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt are also expected to attend. The talks represent a rare direct encounter amid heightened tensions, with President Trump threatening military action if Iran doesn't meet his demands regarding its nuclear program, missile development, and support for regional militias. Iran has so far refused to negotiate under threat, raising concerns about potential conflict.