Washington, Apr 25 (V7N): The United States has renewed efforts to hold direct talks with Iran in an attempt to end ongoing conflict tensions, with senior American envoys expected to travel to Pakistan for negotiations.

According to a Fox News interview on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart for Pakistan on Saturday to engage in renewed discussions with Iranian representatives.

She stated that Iran initiated the renewed direct talks following an appeal from President Donald Trump, and the White House is hopeful that the latest round of negotiations could lead to a possible agreement.

Previously, direct talks between US and Iranian officials were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12. That marathon session, reportedly lasting around 21 hours and led on the US side by Vice President JD Vance, ended without any breakthrough or agreement.

Leavitt added that Vance remains prepared to travel to Pakistan if required, although he will not be part of this current delegation. She also noted that high-level US representatives remain ready to join the talks at any time if progress demands their presence.

Both Witkoff and Kushner, who have previously been involved in diplomatic engagements related to Iran, played roles in earlier discussions before the February 28 US-Israel joint strike. Following that incident, Tehran accused Washington of betrayal, further escalating tensions between the two sides.

At the time, US officials stated that Iran had rejected key American demands related to limiting its nuclear program, leading to a breakdown in negotiations.

Amid ongoing tensions, a two-week ceasefire was reportedly brokered with Pakistan’s involvement on April 8. Just hours before its expiration, President Trump announced on April 22 that the ceasefire would be extended indefinitely, creating a renewed diplomatic opening.

It remains uncertain whether this second round of negotiations led by Witkoff and Kushner will succeed in bringing Iran back to the negotiating table for a long-term agreement.

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