U.S. Media: White House Plans to Hold Meeting in Pakistan This Weekend to Discuss Ceasefire Proposal
On March 25, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that two senior U.S. government officials disclosed to the media that the U.S. is trying to arrange a meeting in Pakistan this weekend to discuss a "withdrawal plan" for ending the U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran.
CNN reported, citing these two officials, that according to current plans, U.S. Vice President Pence will travel to Pakistan, and other senior government officials may accompany him. However, the specific time, location, and list of attendees for this trip are still subject to change. The meeting may also take place in Turkey.
The report did not mention whether Iran might send representatives to participate in the ceasefire negotiations.
According to U.S. media reports on the 24th, the U.S. has conveyed a plan containing 15 points aimed at ending the conflict to Iran through Pakistan. Iranian news television reported on the 25th, citing a senior Iranian official, that Iran has rejected the ceasefire proposal put forward by the U.S. and has presented five conditions regarding the ceasefire from the Iranian side.
On the 24th, U.S. President Trump stated to the media at the White House that the U.S. and Iran "are in negotiations," with Secretary of State Rubio and Pence participating in the talks alongside his son-in-law Kushner and envoy Whitaker. Meanwhile, the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, Mughadam, stated earlier on the 25th that Iran has "not engaged in any direct or indirect negotiations" with the U.S. so far.
The U.S. government is arranging a meeting in Pakistan to discuss a ceasefire plan with Iran, scheduled for the weekend of March 25, 2023. Vice President Pence is expected to attend, although details about the timing and participants remain uncertain. Iran has rejected the U.S. proposal and outlined five conditions for a ceasefire, while the possibility of Iranian representatives attending the talks is unclear.
- U.S. plans to hold a meeting in Pakistan to discuss a ceasefire with Iran.
- Vice President Pence is expected to attend the meeting.
- Iran has rejected the U.S. ceasefire proposal and set five conditions for a ceasefire.
- The meeting may also take place in Turkey.
- No confirmation on Iranian representatives attending the negotiations.