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Trump Sends Negotiating Team to Pakistan for Iran Talks

4/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is sending a negotiating team to Pakistan to discuss Iran, led by Vice President JD Vance.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, announced the first round is scheduled for Saturday.
The negotiating team includes U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.
Leavitt emphasized Vance's role in Iran negotiations.
Leavitt noted discussions have occurred between high-level U.S. and China officials.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is sending a negotiating team to Pakistan to discuss Iran, led by Vice President JD Vance.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, announced the first round is scheduled for Saturday.
The negotiating team includes U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.
Leavitt emphasized Vance's role in Iran negotiations.
Leavitt noted discussions have occurred between high-level U.S. and China officials.