The United States will send a delegation to Pakistan this weekend for a new round of talks with Iranian officials, the White House said, as Washington tests whether a fragile cease-fire can translate into diplomatic progress.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani ​capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner also due in Islamabad but there's no indication talks will be direct. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan on Saturday (Apr 25).

Pakistani sources said, however, that Mr Abbas Araghchi was not slated to meet US negotiators in Islamabad. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan on Saturday (Apr 25).

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with U.S. negotiators there. Pakistani sources said Araqchi was not slated to meet U.S. negotiators ‌in Islamabad, while…

US-Iran talks: Washington is reportedly sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Pakistan to participate in talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. However, Tehran has not yet confirmed whether it will meet the US team.

While US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, state-run IRNA news agency said Iran will be represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

WASHINGTON, April 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning for talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad has maintained its security lockdown throughout the week in hope that U.S.-Iran talks will resume.

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law ​Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning ‌for talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan, White House...

US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to depart for Islamabad on Saturday with the intention of talks with Iran, the White House said. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also landed in Pakistan.

Leavitt claims Tehran asked for in-person meeting, but Trump's envoys won't arrive in Islamabad until Sunday, while Iran FM lands on Friday and has no plans to meet them

The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the two men would leave for Islamabad tomorrow.

April 24 (UPI) -- Talks with Iran are set to resume with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner heading to Pakistan on Saturday to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the White House confirmed Friday.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad with a delegation as Pakistan mediates renewed US-Iran talks, with US envoys also heading there to restart stalled negotiations.

However, Official confirmation on Iran holding second round of peace talks with the United States is yet to made.  The US logistics and security team have already reached Islamabad, Reuters reported citing government sources.

Vice President JD Vance is not expected to travel along with Witkoff and Kushner. However, officials say he remains on standby and could travel to Pakistan if negotiations gain traction, CNN reported.

DPM Dar urges continued dialogue and engagement.Dar, Araghchi discuss US-Iran ceasefire during phone call. Iran's FM lauds Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran talks.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in...

President Donald Trump said he is in no rush to make a peace deal, claiming the Iran war has harmed stocks and oil prices less than he expected.

President Donald Trump said he is in no rush to make a peace deal, claiming the Iran war has harmed stocks and oil prices less than he expected.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday with a senior delegation, signaling fresh diplomatic momentum to restart stalled US-Iran talks, with Pakistan positioning itself as a vital mediator.

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