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| birth_year = 1957
| birth_date = March 15
| birth_place = The Bronx, New York
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'''Steve Witkoff''', a longtime friend of [[Donald Trump]], the president-elect of the [[United States|U.S.]], was dispatched by Trump as his personal envoy during two rounds of negotiations between [[Iran]] and the [[United States|U.S.]] held in [[Oman]]. He is a real estate investor and the founder of the Witkoff Group. Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, appointed Steve Witkoff as the "Special Envoy for [[Middle East]] Affairs," entrusting him with leading the U.S. negotiating team in talks with Iran from the outset of Trump's second administration. In a statement regarding Witkoff, Trump described him as "a highly respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more successful." Trump also referred to his old Jewish friend as "a relentless and powerful voice for peace." Like Donald Trump, Witkoff began his career three decades ago in New York's construction and real estate sector. Their friendship reportedly began when Witkoff once bought a sandwich for Trump, a gesture that eventually led to Witkoff's current role as Trump's representative for Middle Eastern affairs.

== Biography ==
Witkoff was born on March 15, 1957, in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City to a Jewish family. His father was a manufacturer of women's coats in New York City. He earned a J.D. degree from Hofstra University. After law school, he worked for the real estate law firm Dreyer & Traub. He launched his career in the 1980s by purchasing dilapidated buildings in Harlem and the Bronx. Over time, Witkoff entered the Manhattan office building market, acquiring properties at low prices following the real estate downturn in the late 1980s. One of his earliest acquisitions, 156 William Street, was purchased at $20 per square foot. During the 1990s, Witkoff sought to acquire iconic New York buildings, including the ''Daily News'' Building and the Woolworth Building, and even attempted to purchase the Chrysler Building. Witkoff married Lauren Rapaport in 1987. The couple had three sons, one of whom, 22-year-old Andrew, died in 2011 from an oxycodone overdose at the Conscious Living Center, a drug rehabilitation facility in California.

== Relationship between Witkoff and Trump ==
The relationship between Witkoff and Donald Trump dates back to 1986, when Witkoff worked as a real estate attorney for the law firm Dreyer & Traub, of which Trump was a client. This relationship deepened over the decades. Following the death of Witkoff's son Andrew in 2011, Trump became one of his primary supporters. Trump and his wife subsequently invited Witkoff to a conference on the drug crisis to share his story with others. Witkoff has also stood by Trump during difficult political moments, including his recent trials. Earlier this year, he testified as an expert witness on real estate development in Trump's favor during Trump's civil fraud trial.
Another notable aspect of the Trump-Witkoff relationship is Witkoff's own account of how their friendship began. Testifying in the Manhattan financial fraud trial, Witkoff recounted that after a business meeting at a deli, he encountered Trump, who lacked cash at the moment; Witkoff then bought him a ham and cheese sandwich, marking the beginning of their friendship. In September, while playing golf at Mar-a-Lago, Witkoff was accompanying Trump when the latter was targeted in a second assassination attempt.

== Supporter of Israel ==
In recent years, Witkoff has been one of the largest financial backers of Trump's campaigns and has served as an intermediary between Trump and his Jewish supporters, including Miriam Adelson, who contributed $100 million to Trump's campaign. Witkoff has previously praised Trump's engagements with [[Israel|the Zionist regime]], stating in July: "Trump's leadership was good for Israel and the entire region. With Trump, the [[Middle East]] was able to experience peace and stability." In an interview on the social media platform X, he also remarked that "strength prevents war. When [[Iran]]'s funding was cut off, the country was unable to finance global [[terrorism]]." Since October 7, Witkoff, as a Jew, has intensified his support for Trump's electoral campaign, particularly after Joe Biden halted the shipment of heavy weapons to Israel. In May, he stated in an interview: "This was a significant shift. Over the past two weeks, I have received numerous calls from Jewish supporters who have made six-figure and seven-figure donations to Trump's campaign." Following [[Benjamin Netanyahu]]'s speech to Congress in July, Witkoff strongly criticized the Democrats. Having attended the Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congress in July, Witkoff described it as "moving," particularly "when Netanyahu spoke about the hostages in [[Gaza]]."

== Witkoff, the Middle East, and Iran ==
Although Steven Witkoff has spent most of his life engaged in financial affairs within political campaigns and lacks substantial diplomatic experience, he has been chosen by Trump as his representative for [[Middle East]] affairs. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, who previously served as his representative for Middle Eastern matters, similarly lacked such experience at the time; yet, during Trump's first presidential term, he successfully implemented the Abraham Accords to the benefit of the United States and Israel, fostering closer ties between Arab nations and Israel. Witkoff has been a supporter of the United States' withdrawal from the nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA and believes that cutting off Tehran's financial resources could lead to a reduction in its support for "global terrorism." He has consistently endorsed Donald Trump's policies toward Iran.

=== Steve Witkoff and Iran Negotiations ===
According to Donald Trump's most recent remarks made on the sidelines of his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, indicating that negotiations with Iran will take place on Saturday in [[Oman]], Steve Witkoff will serve as Trump's special representative for these high-level talks. On the Iranian side, [[Seyyed Abbas Araghchi|Araghchi]] and his accompanying delegation will be responsible for the negotiations.

== Witkoff's Role in Financial and Investment Policies ==
Beyond Middle Eastern affairs and Trump's policies, Witkoff is also renowned in the financial sector. He possesses a background in consulting and managing large-scale investment projects in urban real estate, and many major transactions in New York have been shaped with his involvement. Witkoff holds considerable experience in financing large projects and renovating historic buildings, and several reputable companies and financial institutions have utilized his guidance for their strategic planning. This combination of financial expertise and philanthropic activities has established Witkoff as a distinctive figure in the public sphere.

== Witkoff's Entrepreneurial and Commercial Activities ==
Alongside his commercial endeavors, Steven Witkoff places special emphasis on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. He supports startups and creative projects in the fields of technology and business, providing financial resources and advisory services to foster the growth of novel ideas and employment opportunities. These activities demonstrate that Witkoff is not solely focused on personal success but strives to create a positive and lasting impact on society and the economy.

== See Also ==
* [[Islamic Republic of Iran]]
* [[United States]]
* [[Donald Trump]]
* [[Middle East]]

== References ==
* [https://www.rouydad24.ir/fa/news/391852/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%AA%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%81-%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA-%7C-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%AA%DB%8C-%D9%82%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%88-%DB%8C%D9%87%D9%88%D8%AF%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%87-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%A7%D9%88-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%A8%DB%8C%E2%80%8C%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D9%82%D9%88%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%B5%D9%84%D8%AD-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF Who is Steven Witkoff? | An old Jewish friend whom Trump called "a relentless and strong voice for peace"], Roydad 24 website, publication date: 5 February 2025, access date: 14 February 2026.

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