India, Jan. 14 -- Iran's escalating protests have now garnered enough momentum that they're no longer a domestic issue for the Iranian Government alone to deal. With protests ongoing for two weeks, diplomatic undertones, as well as overt political statements, indicate that world leaders are actively adjusting their approach toward the situation.

Reports say US envoy Steve Witkoff had a discreet meeting with exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi as protests heated up-the first known outreach to opposition figures since unrest started, though officials have not publicly detailed the discussions.

According to US officials, a private meeting was conducted during the weekend between Steve Witkoff, a White House emissary, and Iranian exile...