Trump Announces Resumption of US-Iran War Negotiations in Islamabad This Week: NYT

President Donald Trump has confirmed that negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict will resume this week in Pakistan’s capital, with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner heading to Islamabad for the talks.

In a phone interview with the New York Post, Trump stated that Witkoff “is going to be going there tomorrow night,” with the next round of discussions scheduled for Tuesday. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation during the previous marathon 21-hour session earlier this month, will not participate in this round.

The US team for the Tuesday talks will feature Witkoff, a longtime Trump ally serving as special envoy for Middle East peace efforts, and Kushner, who brings experience from previous high-stakes diplomatic initiatives. Preparations in Islamabad include heightened security measures in the Red Zone and around key hotels hosting the delegations.

Diplomats indicate that discussions will focus on extending the ceasefire, addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, potential sanctions relief, and ensuring stable commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has expressed cautious optimism, noting that the talks are advancing, though slowly.

No immediate confirmation has emerged from the Iranian side regarding the exact composition of their delegation or level of commitment, but sources suggest Tehran is seeking tangible assurances before deeper engagement.

The resumption of talks in Islamabad underscores Pakistan’s growing influence as a diplomatic venue in the crisis, even as concerns persist over potential disruptions to global oil flows and broader regional stability. A successful framework could pave the way for de-escalation, while failure risks returning the conflict to active hostilities.