Envoy says Trump ‘curious’ why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ under US pressure

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 22, 2026 at 08:54 AM

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US envoy Steve Witkoff stated that President Trump is questioning why Iran has not yielded to US pressure to negotiate a nuclear deal, despite a significant military build-up in the region. Witkoff made the comments during a Fox News interview, noting Trump's "curiosity" about Iran's resistance given the US show of force. The US and Iran recently resumed Oman-mediated talks in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions. Witkoff also confirmed that he met with Reza Pahlavi, at the direction of the president, though details of the meeting were not disclosed. The US military presence was deployed to pressure Iran into returning to negotiations and agreeing to a new nuclear agreement.

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Washington sent two aircraft carriers, jets and weaponry to the region.

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Witkoff confirmed he met Reza Pahlavi at the direction of the president.

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The United States and Iran resumed Oman-mediated talks in Geneva.

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US envoy Steve Witkoff said President Trump is questioning why Iran has not 'capitulated' under US pressure.

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