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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain in Miami and have not yet departed for Pakistan, Axios reported on Saturday, despite the White House’s announcement that they would travel to Islamabad for a new round of indirect talks with Iranian officials. The delay reflects the uncertainty surrounding the diplomatic process, even as the current ceasefire has been indefinitely extended .
According to Axios, the envoys are prepared to travel, but their departure is contingent on signals from Tehran that the Iranians are ready to engage. Those signals have not yet materialized. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday night, held meetings with Pakistani officials, and departed without meeting with U.S. representatives before heading to Muscat and Moscow.
A Familiar Pattern
The pattern mirrors the lead-up to the second round of peace talks earlier in April. Then, as now, the White House announced that Witkoff and Kushner would travel to Islamabad. Then, as now, the trip was delayed, and ultimately canceled, after it became clear that the Iranians were not yet ready to commit.
The situation is not static — the ceasefire has been extended, and diplomatic channels are open — but neither is it progressing. The White House has not announced a timeline for the envoys’ departure, and Iran has not signaled a change in its position. Tehran continues to insist that the U.S. naval blockade must be lifted before direct talks can resume.
Why the Delay?
Several factors may be contributing to the delay:
- Lack of Iranian commitment: Witkoff and Kushner will not travel without confidence that the Iranians will meet with them. Araghchi’s departure from Pakistan without a meeting does not inspire confidence.
- Uncertainty about Iran’s negotiating team: Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in the first round, will not participate in this round. It is unclear who would lead the delegation.
- The naval blockade impasse: Iran insists the blockade must be lifted before direct talks; the U.S. refuses. As long as that standoff continues, there is little incentive for Iran to send a delegation.
What Comes Next
Witkoff and Kushner remain in Miami. The White House has not announced a new timeline. Araghchi will continue his regional tour, with stops in Oman and Russia. Neither side appears ready to make the first move.
The ceasefire holds. But the diplomatic process is stuck exactly where it was before Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Have Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Pakistan?
No. As of Saturday, they remain in Miami and have not yet departed.
Q2: Why haven’t they traveled?
Their departure is contingent on signals from Tehran that the Iranians are ready to engage. Those signals have not yet materialized.
Q3: Has the second round of talks been canceled?
Not officially. The White House has not announced a cancellation, but no new date has been set.
Q4: Did Araghchi meet with U.S. officials in Pakistan?
No. He departed without meeting with U.S. representatives.
Q5: Where is Araghchi going next?
He will travel to Muscat, Oman, and then to Moscow, Russia.
Q6: Is the ceasefire still in effect?
Yes. President Trump extended the ceasefire at Pakistan’s request. It now has no fixed expiration date.
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