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President Donald Trump dispatches a high-level delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance and including special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Islamabad, Pakistan, for critical talks with Iranian officials, with the first round scheduled for Saturday morning, April 9, 2026, following Iran's agreement to a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the delegation's departure and defended President Trump's "tough rhetoric," including a Truth Social post threatening to "wipe out a whole civilization," as a successful negotiating strategy. Leavitt stated this approach compelled Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that Trump "absolutely has the moral high ground over the Iranian terrorist regime." She added that the world "should take his word very seriously in understanding that the president is always most interested in results." Discussions are underway regarding the US potentially seeking revenue from the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a broader economic dimension to these diplomatic efforts.
