US Envoys Arrive in Pakistan for Iran Peace Talks Amid Uncertainty Over Direct Meetings

Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have traveled to Pakistan to engage in peace talks related to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also arrived in Islamabad to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks, meeting with senior Pakistani officials.

The White House confirmed the departure of the US envoys on Saturday morning, with hopes to advance negotiations aimed at ending the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

However, Iranian officials have indicated that no direct meetings between Iran and US representatives are currently planned.

There have been no reports of casualties or disruptions linked to these diplomatic movements.

US Vice-President JD Vance remains on standby to join the talks if progress is made.

This diplomatic engagement is significant amid heightened tensions in the region, including ongoing conflict since February and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route.

The conflict has contributed to global oil price increases and regional instability.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that Iran has an opportunity to reach a "good deal" by abandoning its nuclear weapons program in meaningful and verifiable ways.

Meanwhile, the US continues its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has responded to by restricting shipping through the area.

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi is also visiting Oman and Russia as part of a regional tour to coordinate with partners on efforts to end the war.

Pakistani officials have confirmed Araghchi's meetings with high-level Pakistani authorities but have not confirmed any direct talks with US envoys.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt noted some recent progress from the Iranian side and expressed hope for further developments during the weekend.

She also stated that the US president is "always willing to give diplomacy a chance." Despite public statements from the US administration emphasizing a firm stance, the ongoing diplomatic efforts suggest both sides are seeking a path forward.

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