Witkoff, Kushner Fly to Pakistan for Iran Talks
SkimNews Take
The U.S. is signaling a willingness to engage with Iran through intermediaries and third countries, even as Iran publicly rejects direct talks, highlighting a nuanced, indirect diplomatic channel.
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- U.S. Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Pakistan on April 24, 2026, for a new round of talks with Iran.
- Abbas Araghchi begins a tour of Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow on April 24, 2026, stating Iran will not hold direct negotiations with U.S. officials.
- J.D. Vance remains on standby, not joining the delegation but ready to intervene if needed.
- Indian seafarer released from Iranian custody, with the vessel moved to a safer eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mojtaba Khamenei seriously wounded in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father Ali Khamenei, yet described as mentally sharp.
Why it matters: The United States gains a direct diplomatic channel to Iran as two envoys travel on April 24, 2026, while Iran loses the narrative of exclusive talks; the talks will pressure the Hormuz Strait blockade and stabilize oil markets.
