U.S. President Donald Trump sent his negotiators, Steve Weitkoff and his son‑in‑law Jared Kushner, to Islamabad for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while Vice President J.D. Vance remains hesitant due to the absence of senior Iranian negotiators.
This comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with the talks aimed at reaching a long-term settlement to the conflict. Araqchi has begun a regional tour that includes Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to coordinate and consult on bilateral and regional issues.