[US-Israel, Iran War Day #57] US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner to travel to Pakistan Today for Iran Talks

In Brief…

• President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for talks on Iran.
• Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed Tehran’s “comprehensive response to proposals” during talks with Pakistan’s army chief, state media said.
• Iran’s internet blackout reached eight weeks, entering its 57th day with international connectivity largely cut, NetBlocks said on Saturday.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, according to Pakistani media. Iranian state media say no US talks are on his agenda, but CNN reports that US negotiators are heading to Islamabad for talks with him.
• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stepped down as head of Iran’s negotiating team amid internal disputes, with Saeed Jalili seen as a possible replacement and Araghchi seeking control of the talks, informed sources told Iran International.
• US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing that Iran has “an important choice” to make a “good deal” if it abandons its nuclear programme in verifiable ways.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Trump says Iran sent improved offer after he canceled Pakistan trip