MUSCAT, Oman, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US special envoy Steve Witkoff has spearheaded talks on Gaza and Ukraine, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is Iran's face abroad. Witkoff and Araghchi met at those discussions, which also took place in Oman. - Araghchi: Iran's career diplomat -A career diplomat and key architect of a now-defunct 2015 nuclear accord, Araghchi will be pushing the United States to lift its sanctions on Iran. The 63-year-old, who hails from a family of carpet traders, is fluent in English and has a long career spanning multiple roles in Iran's foreign ministry. Following the 1979 Islamic revolution, Araghchi joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 06, 2026 09:33 UTC