U.S. envoy to Iran taking part in nuclear talks: White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki delivers remarks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington is dispatching its Special Envoy for Iran for indirect talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iranian Nuclear deal, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday.

"Rob Malley, I believe, is either on his way to the region or there now to take part in an additional round of negotiations," Psaki told reporters.