Trump's Son-in-Law Says US-Iran Dialogue Now Far More Intense

US Special Envoy Jared Kushner, who is also the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, has revealed that communication between Washington and various parties within the Iranian government is now taking place more intensely than before. The two countries are reported to be continuing active dialogue amid ongoing regional tensions.

“I would say that the conversations between the US government and various parties in the Iranian government across all areas are probably more intense than they have been before. So there has been a lot of good dialogue,” Kushner said in an interview with Fox News on Monday (17/8).

Kushner explained that the negotiation process will continue. He stressed that President Trump has chosen to be patient and does not want to rush into reaching an agreement. Trump is said to be waiting for the right moment to produce a deal that suits Washington’s interests.

“President Trump will be patient. He will make the right deal when the time is right. But we are having very positive and active discussions,” Kushner added.

Relations between the two countries had heated up after Trump stated on 8 July that the ceasefire reached on 18 June was no longer in effect. Since that statement, the US military through Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a number of attacks against Iran in response to Tehran’s actions against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in the Middle East and accused Washington of violating the agreement. Nevertheless, in recent weeks, both parties, with the help of mediators from the Middle East, have been working to draft the terms of a new agreement to end the war.

On 9 August, Trump mentioned that negotiations with Tehran were proceeding at a “half-hearted” pace. On the other hand, Washington continues to monitor Iran’s economic condition, which is reported to be deteriorating amid diplomatic pressure and existing sanctions.