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Steve Witkoff

Also known as: special envoy Steve Witkoff

US special envoy who arrived in Moscow in September 2026 for Ukraine peace negotiations and had a planned Pakistan trip cancelled in April 2026 regarding Iran war talks.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Peace talks, led by the US’s Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are ongoing but have failed so far to find a solution to end the conflict.

    Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
  3. Joy Online

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday he expected the war to continue into the winter, following talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner – their first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

    At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
  4. Joy Online

    Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold talks in the Russian capital before travelling to Kyiv on Sunday for discussions with Ukraine.

    US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    OIL PRICE SURGED LAST MONTH At a cabinet ​meeting on Friday, Trump said he believed ​U.S. negotiators, including his son-in-law Jared ⁠Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, could reach a deal with Iran.

    Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and two people who have been heavily involved in Middle East talks – special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner – are expected to lead negotiations, which were expected to take place in Oman on Saturday

    US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
  9. Joy Online

    Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and top U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, dispatched to the region for ​what the White House had billed as “high-level” talks, did not attend the sessions, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity.

    US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
  10. Joy Online

    He also reported over $500m in income from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his own sons and the children of his special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

    Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
  11. Joy Online

    He also reported over $500m in income from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his own sons and the children of his special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

    Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    not been achieved.” For his part, Trump told reporters: “I think we had a really great meeting.” But by the end of Wednesday, Cassidy’s concerns appeared to have been assuaged, writing on X that he had received a “thorough briefing” from Vice-President JD Vance and Steve Witkoff

    Trump asks Congress for $87.6bn for Iran war after Republican showdown
  14. Joy Online

    Vance was joined by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff.

    First round of US-Iran talks end with ‘encouraging progress’, mediators say

Thursday 10 September

  1. Russian drone delays Zelensky flight from Moldova to Oslo

    A Russian drone crossing into Moldova's airspace delayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's departure from Chisinau for about an hour on Wednesday, prompting an airspace shutdown. The drone came down 160km away, and Zelensky and his wife eventually flew safely to Oslo for Norway's King Harald V's funeral.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Russia resumes airstrikes on Kyiv after three-day pause

    Russia resumed airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital early Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring ten others, according to authorities. The attack came after both countries had agreed to halt strikes on each other's capitals for three days during visits by US envoys.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 5 September

  1. US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine peace negotiations

    US President Trump's top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to hold talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, carrying a proposal from Trump. The envoys plan to travel to Kyiv on Sunday, and both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt strikes on each other's capitals for three days during the delegation's visit.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 2 August

  1. Trump suspends fresh Iran attack pending quick nuclear deal

    President Trump said the U.S. will hold off on attacking Iran if a deal can be reached quickly to end Iran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. US demands Iran pledge to halt Strait of Hormuz ship attacks

    The US is demanding Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations scheduled for Saturday, following this week's fighting that the White House says violated a June ceasefire agreement. According to US officials, Tehran has privately acknowledged the ship attacks were a mistake, attributing them to a rogue hardliner faction.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. US, Iran conclude Doha talks on maritime and fund issues

    Iran and the United States concluded indirect talks in Doha focusing on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iranian funds, with no sign of headway toward lasting peace. Qatar's Foreign Ministry reported "positive progress" on issues related to an interim agreement announced two weeks prior, though sources said the nuclear program did not come up in the technical discussions.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Trump earned over $1bn from crypto in 2025, disclosure shows

    US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency earnings in 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied any conflict of interest.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump earned over $1bn from crypto in 2025, financial report shows

    US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency income for 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons. The White House denied any conflict of interest.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Trump seeks $87.6 billion for Iran war funding

    The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress, mostly for the US war on Iran, as the conflict remains unpopular with voters ahead of midterm elections and faces opposition within the Republican Party. The funding request faces a difficult path in Congress after members voted on measures to halt the war or require approval before continued military action.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. US and Iran conclude first negotiations round with progress

    The US and Iran have completed their first round of peace negotiations in Switzerland with "encouraging progress," with mediators Qatar and Pakistan reporting agreement on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks focused on clarifying messaging regarding the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire enforcement in Lebanon, and nuclear deal elements, with a communication line established to prevent incidents among commercial vessels.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Iran proposes ending Strait of Hormuz blockade for US naval blockade lift

    Iran has offered to end its military presence choking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials said Monday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin as part of intensified diplomatic efforts amid stalled peace talks with the United States and Israel.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. US-Iran diplomatic talks stall amid hardened positions

    Efforts to end a two-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaving Pakistan empty-handed over the weekend and U.S. President Donald Trump canceling a planned visit by his envoys, as both Tehran and Washington show little willingness to soften their terms. The deadlock has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs and darkened global growth prospects.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Trump cancels US envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran war talks

    Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks on the Iran war, saying it would waste "too much time." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had held talks with mediator Pakistan but said he was yet to see whether the US was "truly serious about diplomacy," as diplomatic efforts remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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