President Donald Trump said potential peace talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan "very soon," signaling what could become a new diplomatic effort involving figures from his inner circle, according to the New York Post.
"We'll have Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, [Vice President] JD [Vance] — maybe JD, I don't know. There's a question of safety, security," Trump said, referring to a possible delegation that could include Vance, real estate developer Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law and former senior adviser Kushner.
Trump did not specify what role each individual would play or whether all would ultimately participate.
Trump underscored the urgency of the proposed talks, repeating that they would occur "very soon, actually — it's going to take place very soon."
He did not provide further details about the scope of the discussions, the agenda, or whether Iranian officials had formally agreed to attend.
It remains unclear what level of coordination, if any, has taken place with Pakistan, which Trump identified as the potential host for the in-person meetings.
The reference to "safety" and "security" concerns suggests logistical and diplomatic challenges remain unresolved.
Any direct talks between U.S.-aligned representatives and Iran would mark a notable development amid long-standing tensions between the two countries.
Relations have been strained for years over Iran's nuclear program, regional military activity, and U.S. sanctions policy.
Kushner played a central role in Middle East diplomacy during Trump's first term, including brokering normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations.
Witkoff, a longtime Trump associate, has also been involved in informal diplomatic outreach efforts.
Vance has taken a more public role in foreign policy discussions since assuming the vice presidency, though his potential involvement in the talks remains uncertain.
The White House has not released additional details about the initiative, and it is unclear whether the effort is being conducted through official diplomatic channels or informal back-channel discussions.
Iranian officials have not publicly commented on Trump's remarks.
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