US envoy and Jared Kushner remain in Islamabad as Iran talks continue

Senior US officials, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are continuing their stay in Islamabad as negotiations with Iran enter a critical phase under Pakistan’s mediation.

Their presence follows ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at resolving key regional issues, with no final agreement reached so far.

Talks have focused on security arrangements, sanctions relief and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides attempting to narrow differences.

The negotiations have involved extended sessions, including both direct and indirect exchanges between US and Iranian representatives, facilitated by Pakistani authorities acting as a neutral intermediary.

JD Vance has already returned to Washington, while Witkoff and Kushner remain in Pakistan to continue discussions.

Earlier rounds included written exchanges and technical-level meetings, but both sides continue to hold firm on core positions.

The process remains sensitive, with further developments expected in the coming days as discussions continue.

Regional tensions linked to Lebanon are also part of the broader agenda being addressed during the talks.

Pakistan initiated the Islamabad negotiations following the Gulf conflict earlier this year, positioning itself as a facilitator for engagement between the US and Iran.

The talks are being described as one of the most significant direct engagements between the two sides in decades, though prospects for a breakthrough remain uncertain.