Vance, Witkoff Expected at U.S.-Iran Talks in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to participate in U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan serving as mediator.
The meeting follows a two-week pause in military escalation between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif brokered the pause and extended invitations to delegations from both sides after President Donald Trump decided to suspend planned U.S. strikes on Iran.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary in the U.S.-Iran crisis. The talks, potentially led by Vance, aim to reduce tensions and determine whether the ceasefire can evolve into a broader political process.
The development comes amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate hostilities that had intensified prior to the pause. Details on the Iranian delegation and the exact agenda remain unclear, but the Islamabad venue underscores Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue between the two adversaries.
No official confirmation has been issued by the White House or Iranian authorities as of the latest reports.
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Where reports agree
- Planned U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad mediated by Pakistan
- Expected U.S. delegation led by JD Vance including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif brokered two-week pause and invited delegations
- Follows Trump's suspension of strikes on Iran
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