White House Press Secretary Leavitt says Witkoff and Kushner are heading to Paksitan on Saturday morning for IRan talks; Iran reached out and asked for in-person meeting, hopes talks are productive; Vance remains deeply involved but is standing by in US
The announcement of a diplomatic mission to Iran signifies a potential easing of tensions, especially with recent signs of progress.
A US official and a source said Ghalibaf grew frustrated with the infighting in the Iranian leadership after the previous round of talks, and even threatened to step aside. It's unclear if he's still the lead Iranian negotiator, via Axios
"A trilateral meeting with the U.S. will be assessed after our meeting with Araghchi," via Axios citing Pakistani official
White House Press Secretary Leavitt says Witkoff and Kushner are heading to Paksitan on Saturday morning for IRan talks; Iran reached out and asked for in-person meeting, hopes talks are productive; Vance remains deeply involved but is standing by in US
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- Vance will be standing by with Trump and Rubio; everyone will be on standby to fly to Pakistan if necessary.
- Iran mission has transitioned to a diplomatic phase.
- Seen some progress from Iran in last days.
This shift could have broader implications for energy markets, particularly oil, as any positive outcomes may stabilize or reduce fears regarding supply disruptions. Traders should keep an eye on related currency movements and risk sentiment, as these talks may impact financial markets, especially those sensitive to geopolitical developments.
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