Iran Negotiations Will Resume, White House Says

BreakingBusinessIran Negotiations Will Resume, White House SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 01:58pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineNegotiations with Iran will resume, the White House said Friday amid a stalemate between the U.S. and Tehran over who controls the Strait of Hormuz. Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions, listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, April 12, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsPress Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that White House negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks on Saturday. She said “the Iranians reached out, as the president called on them to do, and asked for this in-person conversation,” adding, “we’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation and hopefully move the ball forward towards a deal.”This is a developing story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video