During the talks between Iran and the US in Oman on Friday, Trump’s advisers Witkoff and Kushner met directly with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, per two sources briefed on the issue via Axios
Newsquawk Staff ·
During the talks between Iran and the US in Oman on Friday, Trump’s advisers Witkoff and Kushner met directly with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, per two sources briefed on the issue via Axios.
What it means
The headline highlights a significant direct meeting between Trump’s advisers and Iran’s foreign minister, which underscores potential shifts in U.S.-Iran relations. This could impact various assets, notably oil and metals, as geopolitical tensions influence supply expectations and investor sentiment. Watch for volatility in the USD and commodities as the negotiation dynamics evolve.
Sources
- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Spokesman says protocol for building small reactors with Russia is being finalized
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude grinds higher, Dutch TTF remains just under EUR 100/MWh, metals subdued
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov says Russia remains in the preparatory phase for negotiations on Ukraine, TASS reports
- Ukrainian President Zelensky says Ukraine will not attack Russian ships carrying diesel for the US
- Israeli PM Netanyahu's bloc has 56 seats and opposition has 49 seats after 50.1% of votes were counted, according to Israel's Channel 12
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