WASHINGTON – American diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have reportedly resumed direct communication through a previously established channel, according to sources cited by Axios on Monday.
The news outlet reported that officials familiar with the situation confirmed the renewed contact between the two representatives, though the depth and substance of their exchanges remains unclear. This represents the first documented direct dialogue between the nations since military operations began involving the United States and Israel against Iran.
According to Axios sources, Araghchi initiated contact by sending text messages to Witkoff. However, a U.S. official told the publication that Washington was “not talking” to Tehran, suggesting limited engagement from the American side.
Earlier reporting from Drop Site News had indicated that Witkoff was the one reaching out to the Iranian minister through messages. That outlet quoted Iranian officials who claimed Araghchi was disregarding communications from Witkoff.
The conflicting reports highlight the sensitive and complex nature of any diplomatic contact between the two countries amid ongoing tensions in the region.
