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24 Apr 2026, 16:30

Two U.S. government officials told CNN that Donald Trump is sending his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with Jared Kushner to Pakistan to participate in negotiations with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic.

This report comes as the Iranian Foreign Ministry also announced Araghchi's trip to Islamabad; however, Ismail Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that the purpose of this trip is "bilateral meetings with senior officials from Pakistan, Oman, and Russia."

According to CNN sources, J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President, currently has no plans to attend this meeting, as Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, will not be participating in the negotiations. White House officials consider Qalibaf to be the head of the Iranian delegation and the main counterpart to J.D. Vance.

However, these sources added that if the negotiations progress, the Vice President is prepared to travel to Islamabad. Additionally, a team of staff and advisors from J.D. Vance will be present in Pakistan and will participate in the discussions.
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