In a report on Friday, Axios, citing a U.S. official, said that Steve Witkoff, special envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, is heading to Switzerland for the first round of talks with Iran on a potential nuclear agreement.

Axios also reported that Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, is already in Switzerland.

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What About Araghchi?

Axios, citing a well-informed source, reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is planning to travel to Switzerland, although the decision remains subject to change.

According to the source, Araghchi has told several counterparts that the ceasefire in Lebanon is a critical issue for Tehran.

The source added that Tehran is emphasizing the need to see the ceasefire effectively implemented before traveling to Switzerland.

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'Tough War'...

Earlier, Trump described the war with Iran as "the toughest" among eight conflicts he claims to have successfully ended, considering the recent memorandum of understanding with Tehran to be effectively an "unconditional Iranian surrender."

Speaking during an event unveiling the new presidential aircraft, Trump said the agreement with Iran had brought an end to a war that had cost the United States and the region dearly. He stressed that Washington still prefers a diplomatic solution but retains other options should the current negotiations with Tehran fail.

Trump added, "If we do not reach an agreement with Iran, we will do things that will not please them, but I do not think it will come to that," referring to ongoing U.S. pressure to ensure the announced understandings are implemented.

The U.S. president also specifically thanked the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, saying that Washington's relations with the three countries are "great."