Hezbollah supporters hold placards and portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally to show their solidarity with Iran, in the southern suburb of Beirut on Jan. 26, 2026. (Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP)
What L'Orient-Le Jour learnedThe negotiations process between the United States and Iran is underway. Ahead of the meeting scheduled in principle for Friday in Turkey between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Ankara, Riyadh and Doha are preparing the ground for the discussions. It is clear that these countries are coordinating their efforts to ensure the success of the negotiations. According to our information, these talks will cover not only Iran's nuclear program but also regional issues, specifically Gaza, Lebanon and Iraq.There are three competing views in Iran. The first favors comprehensive negotiations covering all issues. The second wants to limit the talks to the nuclear file only. The third rejects any concessions and is opposed to direct negotiations, even at the cost of war. What...
What L'Orient-Le Jour learnedThe negotiations process between the United States and Iran is underway. Ahead of the meeting scheduled in principle for Friday in Turkey between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Ankara, Riyadh and Doha are preparing the ground for the discussions. It is clear that these countries are coordinating their efforts to ensure the success of the negotiations. According to our information, these talks will cover not only Iran's nuclear program but also regional issues, specifically Gaza, Lebanon and Iraq.There are three competing views in Iran. The first favors comprehensive negotiations covering all issues. The second wants to limit the talks to the nuclear file only. The third rejects any concessions and is opposed to direct negotiations, even at the cost of war. What...
