Axios reported, citing sources, that Abbas Iraqchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, contacted Steven Witkoff, Trump's representative, over the weekend amid Donald Trump's threats to use military force in support of the protesters. According to these sources, the aim of this contact was to attempt to reduce tensions or buy time before any potential action by Trump. The sources did not specify whether Iraqchi's contact with Witkoff was made via phone or through text message. Additionally, one source stated that Iraqchi and Witkoff discussed the possibility of holding a meeting in the coming days.