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