US Envoys Head to Pakistan for Iran Talks Amid Conflicting Reports

The Trump administration stated that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart for Pakistan to engage in talks with Iran. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the Iranians reached out and requested in-person discussions.

Iranian officials contradicted the U.S. announcements. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated no meeting is planned between Iran and the U.S., with observations to be conveyed to Pakistan instead. Iranian media reported that the country has made no decision on whether to engage in another round of talks with the United States.

The potential talks follow a first round of negotiations, according to multiple reports. A Pakistani official said an Iraqi informed the Pakistani Army Chief that he is carrying demands from the Iranian leadership. ending its blockade, which remains in place, while an Iranian delegation is en route to Islamabad.

President Trump said U.S. officials negotiating with Iran are dealing with the people who are in charge now.

“Iranians reached out, asked for in-person talks" — Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson (Investingcom). Reports indicated optimism for productive discussions, though Iranian sources emphasized no final decision has been taken.”

U.S. pre-market trading showed gains, with the Nasdaq up 1.3 percent, amid reports that Pakistan could announce resumption of U.S.-Iran talks. The negotiations occur against a backdrop of ongoing tensions, including U.S. accusations of Iranian links to frozen cryptocurrency assets.

Where sources agree on the envoys' travel, it is stated as fact; contradictions on talk scheduling are highlighted explicitly.