Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Summary
President Donald Trump's special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Pakistan to engage in talks related to Iran. While Iran's officials say no direct meetings with the US are planned, both countries appear interested in continuing peace discussions amid ongoing conflict and a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are acting as envoys for President Trump and flying to Pakistan for talks concerning Iran.
- Iran's foreign ministry officials arrived in Islamabad but said no direct meeting with the US is scheduled.
- The US Vice-President JD Vance is ready to travel if talks advance successfully.
- The US and Israel started attacks on Iran on February 28, and Iran has restricted shipping through the key Strait of Hormuz.
- US defense officials demand Iran abandon any nuclear weapons in exchange for a deal.
- President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely to allow more negotiations.
- The US has imposed sanctions on a major Chinese refinery and other targets related to these tensions.
- Iran says the US blockade of its ports is illegal and a major barrier to real negotiations.
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