Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Pakistan to resume talks with Iran, according to officials familiar with the trip. The discussions aim to revive stalled negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and regional conflicts.
Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in Pakistan, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.
The move signals a renewed push by the Trump administration to engage directly with Iranian officials through a backchannel. Kushner, a former senior White House adviser, and Witkoff, a real estate investor, have served as unofficial envoys on Middle East policy.
Pakistan has historically acted as a mediator between the United States and Iran. The country’s intelligence services have facilitated past communications between the two adversaries.
The U.S. proposal reportedly includes conditions for a ceasefire and a pathway to broader negotiations. Iran has demanded the lifting of sanctions before agreeing to any formal talks.
The timeline for the talks remains unclear, but both sides have expressed cautious optimism. Iranian state media described the foreign minister’s arrival as a positive step.
The trip comes amid heightened tensions in the region, including ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Yemen. Any breakthrough could reshape diplomatic dynamics across the Middle East.
