Trump sends Vice President to Pakistan for Iran talks; Strait of Hormuz becomes focus
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- 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.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 9, 2026
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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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- Trump sends Vice President to Pakistan for Iran talks; Strait of Hormuz becomes focus (April 9, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 9, 2026
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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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
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FAQ
Who will lead the US delegation to Islamabad for the peace talks?
Vice President JD Vance will lead the team to Islamabad this weekend.
Why was there previous uncertainty regarding Vice President JD Vance's attendance?
The New York Post reported that Trump had not confirmed Vance's attendance due to security risks.
What is the US position on Iran's continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran must immediately, quickly, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz.
Why was Lebanon drawn into the conflict despite not being in the original ceasefire agreement?
Lebanon was drawn in because Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched an attack on Israel after the US-Iran war began.
Which leaders and parties will continue to discuss the issues related to Lebanon?
President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and all relevant parties will continue to discuss this issue.