The US envoys' visit comes amid a fragile ceasefire and follows a previous round of negotiations that ended without a deal. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the talks aim to 'hopefully move the ball forward towards a deal,' although Iranian state media has indicated that no direct meetings are planned. The Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized that Islamabad would serve merely as a conduit for conveying proposals rather than a venue for direct discussions.
INTERNATIONALPublished 25 Apr 2026 • Published 4 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
US Envoys Visit Pakistan Amid Uncertain Iran Peace Talks
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On April 25, 2026, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Pakistan to engage in uncertain peace talks with Iran, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also visited Islamabad. However, Iran has publicly rejected the notion of direct negotiations with the US, complicating the potential for progress.
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