Washington DC, April 24 -- The White House on Friday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump has decided to dispatch Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage in discussions linked to Iran, as Washington signalled potential diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that "the Iranians want to talk in person," adding that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad to "hear the Iranians out," expressing hope that the engagement would lead to positive developments.

She also said that the US Vice President remains on standby for a possible visit if required.

"...The president has decided to dispatch Special Envoy Witkoff and ...