Pakistani journalist speculates US envoys Witkoff and Kushner may lead the US side in talks with Iran; "but official word is awaited on even the format of second round of Islamabad Talks"

The speculation about US envoys potentially leading talks with Iran, particularly in the context of the Islamabad Talks, suggests a possible thaw in relations that could impact energy markets, notably WTI.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Apr 2026, 12:08 UTCOn the live feed at 11:48 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Friday, Pakistani government sources told Xinhua

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Pakistani journalist speculates US envoys Witkoff and Kushner may lead the US side in talks with Iran; "but official word is awaited on even the format of second round of Islamabad Talks"

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad at 22:00 local time (18:00BST/13:00EDT), NY Post reports; the article does add though that it is not clear if the Iranian officials will arrive on Friday or Saturday

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A formal confirmation of the talks and their format is crucial; any concrete developments could drive price volatility in oil as traders assess the implications for supply stability and geopolitical tensions in the region.

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