Direct Communication Between US Envoy and Iranian Foreign Minister Reportedly Reactivated

Reports indicate that a direct communication channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was reactivated recently, marking the first known contact since the U.S. and Israel began military actions against Iran. While Axios cited sources saying Araghchi initiated text messages, the U.S. official stated Washington is not formally negotiating. Iranian officials have denied recent contact, with Araghchi asserting his last communication was before the conflict started. The extent and substance of the exchanges remain unclear.