US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami

 Mandel NGAN

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington "this week," as President Donald Trump reiterated his claims that Tehran wants to make a deal.

"We think there will be meetings this week, we're certainly hopeful for it," Witkoff told a business forum in Miami, where Trump is due to speak later, when asked about Iran negotiations.

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