President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday for new peace talks with Iran, the White House confirmed on Friday. However, Vice President JD Vance will not be part of the delegation.
Details of the Talks
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the mission during an interview on Fox News Channel, stating that Witkoff and Kushner will hold discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. "We're hopeful that it will be a productive conversation and hopefully move the ball forward to a deal," Leavitt said.
Leavitt emphasized that Vice President Vance remains "deeply involved" in the administration's Iran policy, despite not traveling to Pakistan. The talks mark the latest effort by the Trump administration to negotiate a resolution with Tehran.
Regional Diplomacy
In a parallel development, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on social media platform X that he is also heading to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia for a trip focused on "bilateral matters and regional developments." This suggests a broader diplomatic push by Iran amid ongoing tensions.
The exclusion of Vice President Vance from the peace talks has drawn attention, though the White House insists on his continued engagement behind the scenes. The negotiations are expected to address key issues such as Iran's nuclear program and regional security.
