US Senator Mark Kelly is speaking out against the involvement of special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Middle East diplomacy, as they prepare to meet with Iranian officials for trilateral talks aimed at ending the six-week conflict between the two nations. Critics, including Senator Kelly, are questioning the qualifications of Witkoff and Kushner, who have backgrounds in real estate development, to navigate the complex and sensitive region. The senator's comments come as the US government seeks to find a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict, which has raised concerns about the potential for a wider war in the Middle East. As the situation remains highly volatile, Senator Kelly's criticism highlights the challenges of finding effective leaders to broker peace in the region.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Saturday criticized the involvement of special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Middle East diplomacy, as the two sit down with Iranian officials for trilateral talks on bringing the six-week conflict with Iran to an end. “You can’t send the two real estate developers to negotiate...
