Senior officials from the Trump administration are preparing for a meeting in Pakistan later this week to discuss ways to end the ongoing war with Iran, according to two senior officials who spoke to CNN. The current plan includes Vice President JD Vance and possibly other top administration figures traveling to Pakistan, though the timing, location, and participants may still change due to security concerns.

Sources indicated that Turkey is also being considered as an alternative venue for the talks. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the current U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts and has already conveyed Washington’s 15-point proposal to Tehran, which covers issues such as Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Turkey is also playing a role in the process.

Discussions about the trip are continuing at the White House, and President Donald Trump confirmed that Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff are leading the negotiations with Iran, though it remains uncertain who among them will travel abroad for the talks.