US hopes for Iran meetings 'this week': envoy Witkoff

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. Witkoff told at a business forum in Miami, where Trump is due to speak later, when asked about Iran negotiations. The businessman-turned-roving envoy added that the United States expected a response from Tehran to its peace plan.