Vice President JD Vance and senior US officials are anticipated to depart for Pakistan today in advance of a possible second round of talks regarding the conflict with Iran, according to sources.
Here’s a glimpse at the representatives anticipated to take part in the discussions, if they occur, on behalf of the US.
JD Vance: According to a senior administration official speaking to Xenix News, the US vice president, who was once skeptical about the Iran war, played a role in establishing the current two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, along with the recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Last month, we noted that Iranian representatives favored interacting with Vance rather than other US officials.
Steve Witkoff: An affluent property developer, Witkoff has maintained a friendship with US President Donald Trump for many years. Together with Kushner, he assisted in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and has also engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Jared Kushner: Kushner is the spouse of Ivanka, Trump’s daughter. During Trump’s initial term, he acted as the primary negotiator for the Middle East, establishing strong connections with regional leaders and providing informal advice to administration officials on talks with Arab leaders, according to sources close to Kushner and Trump administration officials who spoke to Xenix News last year.
Xenix News reporting was contributed by Kristen Holmes, Kylie Atwood, Stephen Collinson, and Alayna Treene.
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