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“Scoop: Trump is sending his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to participate in talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, two administration officials tell CNN. VP JD Vance is not currently planning to attend given Iran's Speaker of the”
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Reports that President Donald Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for diplomatic talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are supported by official White House statements.
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This CNN live update provides direct confirmation from the White House Press Secretary regarding the diplomatic mission to Pakistan.
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The claim was confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in an interview on April 24, 2026. She stated that Witkoff and Kushner would be leaving for Pakistan the following morning. CNN reporting from the same day corroborated that the mission's goal is to participate in talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The evidence also clarifies the status of Vice President JD Vance, noting that while he is not part of the initial traveling party, he is prepared to fly to Islamabad if the negotiations show signs of advancement.
Source quality: The report is based on live updates from CNN which include direct quotes from the White House Press Secretary confirming the specific individuals, the timing, and the location of the talks.
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