US Vice President Harris Leads Delegation to Pakistan for Peace Talks with Iran

Kathmandu, March 12 – US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to arrive in Pakistan to lead an American delegation aimed at conducting peace talks with Iran. The delegation includes Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former President Donald Trump and an advisor during Trump’s first term, as well as special envoy Steve Biegun. Both Kushner and Biegun have previously participated in ceasefire negotiations to end conflicts such as the Israel-Gaza war and efforts to halt the Russia-Ukraine war.

The plane carrying the US delegation, an ‘Air Force Two’ aircraft, made a scheduled refueling stop in Paris, France, en route to Pakistan. Prior to the flight, Vice President Harris told reporters, “If the Iranians are willing to engage in constructive dialogue, we are open to cooperation.” She also noted that President Donald Trump has provided the delegation with “certain clear directives” for the talks.

Vice President Harris issued a stern warning to senior Iranian representatives, stating, “Should attempts be made to deceive us, Iran will quickly learn that the US delegation is not easy to deal with.” Earlier, at a White House Easter reception, President Trump addressed speculation regarding Harris’s role in the negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. His comments signaled that Harris would lead the US delegation in talks held in Pakistan.

This mission marks one of the most challenging responsibilities of the Vice Presidency, with limited prospects for success and significant consequences should negotiations fail. Harris’s diplomatic visit to Islamabad is politically sensitive; to achieve durable progress towards ending the war, she must satisfy deeply mistrustful parties still engaged in military operations that have continued for six weeks. Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have already arrived in Islamabad to engage in talks with the US delegation.