Hyderabad, April 25 -- The ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered its 18th day on Saturday, April 25, as Pakistan became the focus of renewed diplomacy, hosting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad for talks with senior officials.

The White House said US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also travelling to the Pakistani capital for discussions linked to de-escalation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Vice President JD Vance could travel later if required.

She said President Donald Trump had sent the envoys to hear the Iranians out, adding that Washington had seen progress from Tehran in recent days.

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