Who will lead the peace talks delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan this weekend?

Vice President JD Vance will lead the team, which includes Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Why did the New York Post report that Donald Trump had not confirmed JD Vance's attendance?

The New York Post reported that Vance's attendance was not confirmed due to security risks.

What is the White House stance on the blockage of the strategic Strait of Hormuz by Iran?

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran must immediately, quickly, and safely open it.

Why was Lebanon drawn into the war despite the ceasefire agreement not originally including them?

Lebanon was drawn into the war because Iran-backed Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel.

Trump sends Vice President to Pakistan for Iran talks; Strait of Hormuz becomes focus

Published Apr 9, 2026 5:55 AM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 8:34 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Vice President JD Vance will lead a team to Islamabad, Pakistan, for peace talks with Iran this weekend, with special envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner also attending. A key point of discussion is Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which the US deems unacceptable.

According to AFP, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters today that Vice President JD Vance will lead a team to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, for peace talks this weekend. Negotiators include special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The New York Post had previously reported that Trump had not yet confirmed Vance's attendance due to security risks.

Regarding reports that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by Iran despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, Leavitt stated that Iran must "immediately, quickly, and safely" open the Strait of Hormuz. Any closure would be "completely unacceptable."

Furthermore, the US-Iran ceasefire agreement did not originally include Lebanon; Lebanon was drawn into the war because Hezbollah, backed by Iran, also launched an attack on Israel after the US-Iran war began.

Leavitt said, "I can confirm that President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and all relevant parties will continue to discuss this issue." (Compiled by Ji Jinling) 1150409 Keywords: International

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Trump sends Vice President to Pakistan for Iran talks; Strait of Hormuz becomes focus

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