INTERNATIONAL — April 8, 2026
Vance, Witkoff Expected at U.S.-Iran Talks in Islamabad
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected at U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad mediated by Pakistan, following a two-week pause in military escalation brokered by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
ISLAMABAD — U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to participate in U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan serving as mediator.
The meeting follows a two-week pause in military escalation between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif brokered the pause and extended invitations to delegations from both sides after President Donald Trump decided to suspend planned U.S. strikes on Iran.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary in the U.S.-Iran crisis. The talks, potentially led by Vance, aim to reduce tensions and determine whether the ceasefire can evolve into a broader political process.
The development comes amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate hostilities that had intensified prior to the pause. Details on the Iranian delegation and the exact agenda remain unclear, but the Islamabad venue underscores Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue between the two adversaries.
No official confirmation has been issued by the White House or Iranian authorities as of the latest reports.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Khaama Press, Pajhwok) corroborate the expectation of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner attending U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad mediated by Pakistan, following a pause brokered by PM Shehbaz Sharif.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
NEW YORK, April 8. /TASS/. US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, are expected to take part in the planned peace talks with Iran in Pakistan’s Islamabad, CNN reported, citing US administration officials.
Vice President JD Vance; Steve Witkoff, Mr. Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East; and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, are all involved in the negotiations, Mr. Trump said. Last month, Iran publicly rejected a 15-point U.S. plan to end the war. But it has signaled a willingness to attend negotiations hosted in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
- US-Iran war highlights: Missile alerts in Israel, UAE, Saudi despite Iran-US ceasefire announcement | World Newshindustantimes.com
The meeting would likely take place in Islamabad with Pakistani mediators in attendance, CNN reported, quoting US officials. They added it’s increasingly possible due to the two-week ceasefire announced by the US and Iran.
- Middle East crisis live: Israel says Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon as air strikes continue | Iran | The Guardiantheguardian.com
Pakistan says it will host talks between US and Iran on Friday as JD Vance says ceasefire is a ‘fragile truce’
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Where reports agree
- Planned U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad mediated by Pakistan
- Expected U.S. delegation led by JD Vance including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif brokered two-week pause and invited delegations
- Follows Trump's suspension of strikes on Iran
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Khaama Press
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Pajhwok
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