Witkoff Calls Consultations With Iran Through Mediators 'Successful'

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff described recent consultations with Iran, conducted through mediators, as successful, according to a report from Russia's TASS news agency.

Witkoff noted that the mediators involved in facilitating contact between Washington and Tehran will continue their work, suggesting the indirect channel of communication remains active. The remarks did not specify which parties served as mediators or what topics were addressed in the consultations.

The comments come amid a broader period of diplomatic activity surrounding Iran, with numerous officials engaging in discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. Indirect contact between the US and Iran, often relayed through third parties, has been a recurring feature of the relationship given the absence of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Neither the US State Department nor Iranian officials have issued a separate, detailed readout of the consultations Witkoff referenced. Further details may emerge as diplomatic activity around the General Assembly continues.