British media: Iran prefers negotiations with Vance, accusing Kushner and Witkov of "betrayal".

According to the UK's Daily Telegraph, Iran has refused to negotiate with US Middle East envoy Witkov and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, accusing them of "betrayal." Gulf sources indicated that Iran would not sit down with Witkov and Kushner because Tehran was attacked just hours after their February talks. US Vice President Vance has remained largely silent on the conflict, but is considered the frontrunner for chief negotiator should talks resume later this week in Islamabad, Pakistan. "Vance is the preferred choice," a Gulf source said regarding Iran's stance. "They don't want to work with Kushner and Witkov because they are treacherous." The source said Iran believes Vance will keep his promises, and his involvement is seen as the appropriate level for negotiations with Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf. The vice president's potential appointment as the new head of the US negotiating team suggests the White House's intention to avoid further economic damage and de-escalate tensions, although the strategy for ending the war remains unclear. (Jin Shi)