Trump envoy meets Iranian foreign minister

WASHINGTON: US special presidential envoy Steven Witkoff met with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqhchi and had "very positive and constructive" discussions, the White House said on Saturday.

"Special envoy Witkoff underscored to Araqhchi that he had instructions from the President to resolve our differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible," the White House said in a statement. The two sides will meet again next Saturday, it said.

The US wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal. Oman's foreign minister acted as intermediary in the talks in Muscat.

Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and key architect of the 2015 accord, while Witkoff is a real estate magnate. afp, reuters