US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran denies direct talks amid renewed diplomatic efforts
The White House has announced that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, for discussions linked to ongoing tensions with Iran.
However, Iran has pushed back on expectations of direct engagement.
A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that no meeting is planned between Tehran and Washington, adding that Iran’s position would instead be communicated through Pakistani intermediaries.
Diplomatic activity has intensified in Islamabad following the arrival of Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, who is currently on a three-country regional tour.
He has already held meetings with Pakistani officials, fueling cautious optimism among mediators about the possibility of easing tensions between the two sides.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump suggested that Iran may soon present an offer to the United States, though he acknowledged uncertainty over its details. His remarks come amid ongoing concerns about internal dynamics within Iran’s leadership, which he indicated could be complicating the diplomatic process.
Despite mixed signals from both sides, Pakistan’s role as a mediator appears central, with hopes that indirect channels could pave the way for broader negotiations.
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US-Iran relations, Pakistan mediation, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Abbas Araghchi, Donald Trump, diplomacy, Middle East tensions, peace talks, Islamabad negotiations
