
Witkoff confirms lengthy UN talks with Iran via mediators
US official Steve Witkoff said on X that talks with Iran were held through mediators at the UN and were successfully completed, expressing hope they prove constructive.
Published on 23 September 2026
SaveWitkoff confirms lengthy UN talks with Iran via mediators
Steve Witkoff, a US official, confirmed in a post on X that lengthy talks with Iran took place at the United Nations through mediators. According to his statement, the mediators "shuttled between the two sides throughout the day," indicating a full day of indirect discussions.
Witkoff said the round of discussions was "successfully completed." He added that he hopes the talks will prove "constructive and promising," and noted that the mediators "will continue their work." The statement did not provide further details on the content of the discussions or the identities of the mediators.
The talks were held at the United Nations, though the specific date was not mentioned in the report. The exchange was conducted indirectly, with mediators moving between the two delegations.
According to Mehr News, the report by MNA added that Witkoff's post on X confirmed the lengthy UN talks with Iran via mediators.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story