Kushner: US-Iran talks more serious, Gaza disarmament progress possible within 30 days

Jared Kushner, special envoy to US President Donald Trump, said on Monday that talks between the United States and various sectors of the Iranian government have become "more serious than ever," while noting that Washington and Tehran have not yet reached an understanding, despite what he described as positive and active discussions.

Kushner, in an interview with Fox News during his visit to the Middle East, added that communications with the Iranian side have been active and have made progress, but a final agreement between the two parties has not yet been achieved.

Kushner: Progress made in Gaza disarmament talks

Regarding the Gaza Strip, Kushner said the United States has made significant progress in its discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the issue of disarming the enclave.

He stressed that Washington will not restrict Israel's right to defend itself in the event of imminent threats, as part of ongoing talks on Gaza disarmament arrangements.

The US envoy also addressed the meeting with Hamas, describing it as "very cordial" and saying the group had said "the right things." However, he emphasized the difficulty of trusting an organization he called "terrorist," given its record of atrocities.

He added: "We will give them a chance to prove it," stressing that Hamas will be judged by its actions and the practical steps it takes in the coming period.

Kushner indicated that progress on the Gaza issue could happen "very soon," but said this would require cooperation from both sides. He expressed hope that Hamas would be serious and sincere in implementing what has been agreed upon.

He added that Washington could see progress on Gaza within just 30 days, explaining that the plan may include starting to withdraw some weapons from the enclave, as well as working to seal some tunnels within a period of 60 to 90 days.