US EditionTrump’s envoy travels to Pakistan in hope of in-person talks with Iran
Pakistan uses its neutral position to lead mediation efforts involving U.S. and Iranian officials with a summit planned to seek ceasefire and regional stability, sources say.
- On Tuesday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Pakistan to pursue in-person talks with Iranian officials, with Pakistani officials passing messages between Tehran and the US, and proposing Islamabad as a venue.
- After Trump delayed planned strikes, Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan relayed messages between Washington and Tehran, aided by Pakistani intermediaries.
- Participants include US Vice President JD Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Iran's Abbas Araghchi as a contact, while Israel sent adviser Ron Dermer to Washington and Netanyahu was briefed.
- The pause and summit prospect reassured markets, with Brent crude retreating below $100 a barrel as Pakistan's mediation is credited with Trump's decision to halt strikes and plan an Islamabad summit later this week.
- Tehran insists on guarantees, base closures and compensation even as Israeli officials warn negotiations could buy time or fall short of US red lines.
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