Summary Witkoff and Kushner will visit Pakistan tomorrow for Iran talks as Islamabad intensifies efforts to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News/Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner are set to travel to Pakistan as diplomatic efforts to revive talks between Washington and Tehran gather pace, US officials confirmed on Friday.
The planned visit comes amid renewed engagement from Iran and increasing indications that Islamabad may once again host a fresh round of negotiations. Pakistan has stepped up its role as a facilitator, with high-level contacts and preparations already underway in the federal capital.
“I can confirm that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
“The Iranians reached out, as the President had called on them to do, and asked for this in-person conversation.”
“US Vice President JD Vance remains deeply involved in this entire process, and he will be standing by here in the United States, along with the President, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the entire national security team for updates,” she added.
"I can confirm @SEPeaceMissions and @jaredkushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks," announces @PressSec.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 24, 2026
"The Iranians reached out, as @POTUS called on them to do, and asked for this in-person conversation." pic.twitter.com/iz3lfZ0hsi
Earlier, a US official told Reuters that Witkoff and Kushner are expected to hold discussions with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during the visit.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight with a small delegation, signalling growing momentum for a second round of US-Iran talks.
Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 24, 2026
Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.
Our neighbors are our priority.
The anticipated visit comes as Pakistan continues its facilitation efforts aimed at sustaining dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with indications that Islamabad may once again serve as the venue for negotiations.
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Government sources suggest that ongoing discussions between Pakistan’s mediation team and both sides have contributed to progress towards a possible fresh round of engagement.
The development follows earlier high-level contacts and continued backchannel coordination, with Islamabad positioning itself as a key facilitator in efforts to ease regional tensions.
A US logistics and security team is already present in the city, underscoring preparations linked to potential talks.
The expected visit follows a recent telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart.
The exchange focused on regional developments, ceasefire prospects, and continued diplomatic coordination regarding US-Iran tensions.
