Trump is dispatching special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to join talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to two administration officials. Vice President JD Vance is not expected to attend, as Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, viewed by White House officials as Iran’s delegation head and Vance’s counterpart, will also not participate. Vance would travel to Islamabad if negotiations advance, while his staff will be present for the d

2026-04-24

Trump is dispatching special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to join talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to two administration officials. Vice President JD Vance is not expected to attend, as Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, viewed by White House officials as Iran’s delegation head and Vance’s counterpart, will also not participate. Vance would travel to Islamabad if negotiations advance, while his staff will be present for the discussions.