Trump admin live updates: JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Pakistan for second round of peace talks as oil prices continue to rise
Published on April 20, 2026.
The United States is hosting a second round of peace talks with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and US Special Adviser for Peace Jared Kushner set to attend. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry has stated they have no plans to attend the talks. Meanwhile, oil prices have risen by 5% to over $100 per barrel.
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