Trump sends envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks
U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Islamabad to salvage ceasefire negotiations despite Tehran's refusal to engage in direct dialogue
Justin Tomlinson2 sources
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to travel to Islamabad on Saturday in a renewed bid to salvage ceasefire negotiations with Tehran. The White House confirmed the mission as part of a high-level effort to broker a deal, occurring while an indefinite ceasefire has already paused the majority of active hostilities in the region. The arrival of the American delegation in Pakistan is intended to facilitate mediation efforts and secure a more lasting agreement despite the complex diplomatic landscape currently surrounding the conflict.[1][2]
The diplomatic initiative faces immediate challenges as Iran has explicitly ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations with the U.S. representatives. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to conduct his own series of diplomatic meetings, which included a high-profile session with Pakistan's army chief. While the U.S. envoys are prepared to engage in talks to stabilize the ceasefire and prevent further escalation, Tehran maintains that it has no plans to enter into a direct dialogue with the American delegation during their stay in the Pakistani capital.[1][2]
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