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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Mark Kelly says Trump’s Iran negotiators are dangerously out of their depth

  • Sen. Mark Kelly blasted the Trump administration's handling of Iran, arguing that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are not qualified to lead high-stakes diplomacy.
  • Kelly urged President Trump to replace the pair with seasoned career diplomats, saying the U.S. needs experienced negotiators to rebuild alliances and engage with Tehran.
  • His criticism comes after the administration's Iran strategy unraveled, with both a proposed Strait of Hormuz agreement and a ceasefire collapsing.
  • Trump has since signaled he is less interested in negotiations, instead warning he could bomb another Iranian nuclear site—a move that has fueled fresh fears over oil prices and higher gas costs.
  • Kushner and Witkoff have also played key roles in Trump's push to end the war in Ukraine, with reports suggesting they could soon travel to Kyiv as those efforts continue.

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