The official said he had been informed that the discussion covered a variety of topics, most notably Iran’s nuclear program, its support for anti-Israel groups throughout the Middle East and prospects for improved relations with the United States.

Billionaire Elon Musk found himself at the center of controversy once again after the New York Times reported he met with the U.N. ambassador for Iran. On Friday, critics brought attention to the Logan Act,

The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.