Published on Jul 18, 2026 12:02 am IST
A new report has sparked fresh debate over alleged backchannel diplomacy between Iran and the United States. According to Drop Site News, citing an anonymous Iranian official, Tehran allegedly sent a private message to U.S. Vice President JD Vance during June negotiations while making serious allegations involving Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Iran claims confidential negotiation details were misused for financial gain, allegations that remain unverified and have been denied by a U.S. official. Watch this report for the latest developments, key claims, official responses, and what they could mean for U.S.-Iran relations and regional diplomacy.