- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Wyckoff and Jared Kushner to hold direct talks with Iran in Pakistan this weekend.
- Iranian top diplomat confirmed to attend the upcoming talks.
- Vice President Vance steps back from lead negotiator role in Iran talks.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ur
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