Download the app
← Latest news

Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks as Vance waits in backup

International
Published on 24 April 2026
Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks as Vance waits in backup

A second top US envoy could join if talks move fast

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Pakistan for discussions with Iran’s foreign minister, according to a U.S. official. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly on standby to join if negotiations progress. The planned visit was first reported by CNN, underscoring a tightly staged diplomatic effort.

  • Witkoff and Kushner to visit Pakistan for Iran foreign minister talks
  • JD Vance is reportedly on standby if negotiations advance
  • Visit details were first reported by CNN
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.