The conditions for resolving the crisis without taking military action, but through diplomacy, were set by the special envoy of Steve Witkoff.
Speaking at the Israeli-American Council conference in Florida, Witkoff said: “I hope there will be a diplomatic solution. I really hope so.”
A diplomatic agreement with Tehran, he said, should cover four key issues: nuclear enrichment, limiting the number of missiles Iran has, its stockpile of enriched nuclear material (which it already has and is estimated at about 2 tons and with 3.67% to 60% enrichment), as well as the networks of regional allies and organizations with which Iran cooperates.
“Bad” the alternative
Witkoff argued that the difficult economic situation in Iran — energy, water reserves and high inflation — could push the regime to compromise. “If they want to rejoin the international community, we can resolve these issues diplomatically,” he added, noting that the alternative would be “bad.”
At the same time, he expressed support for the Iranian people, emphasizing their “incredible” bravery amid the mass protests that have broken out in the country.
