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Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says

Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan soon for Iran talks, US official says
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
PHOTO: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via Reuters file
PUBLISHED ONApril 25, 2026 2:23 AM

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan soon for talks with Iran's foreign minister, a US official told Reuters on Friday (April 24).

Vice President JD Vance is not currently planning to attend but he will be on standby to travel to Islamabad if negotiations progress, according to CNN, which first recorded the travel plans.

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