U.S. Diplomatic Envoys Head to Pakistan for Iran Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with Iran mediated by the Pakistani government. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the visit on Friday, noting some progress has been observed from Iran in recent days.

'Steve and Jared will be heading to Pakistan tomorrow to hear the Iranians out,' Leavitt stated, emphasizing the hope for positive advances from the meeting. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected in Islamabad to explore potential proposals for restarting peace talks with the U.S.

Vice President JD Vance, having led an initial round of unsuccessful discussions earlier in the month, stands by to travel to Pakistan should talks make headway. President Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran, aiming to facilitate a resolution to the conflict.