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US delegation scheduled for Iran negotiations in Pakistan

Apr 19, 2026 08:12 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,negotiations,US,Iran,Pakistan

Summary

US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran. This diplomatic engagement represents a potential de-escalation channel or strategic realignment involving key US and Iranian actors, which could influence the broader conflict trajectory in the region.

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According to the New York Post, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will represent the US in the new round of negotiations

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Sent a high-level delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to negotiate with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Scheduled to engage in negotiations with the US delegation in Pakistan.

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