Social media was abuzz with claims that real estate developer Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner were flying to Pakistan to broker a secret peace deal with Iran. But Indian origin co‑host of Breaking Points, Saagar Enjeti, has dismissed the story as “a total lie.”
Born in Texas to Indian immigrant parents, Enjeti often mentions his South Asian roots — and his debunk carries a twist. At a time when many in India feel marginalized in Middle East peace narratives, it is an Indian‑origin journalist who makes a desperate attempt to puncture, what Indians believe, the pro‑Pakistan spin.
Fake news debunked. Rumors spread that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were flying to Pakistan to negotiate a secret peace deal with Iran. Saagar confirms it was a total lie. The US is desperately trying to portray a peace process that simply does not exist. pic.twitter.com/8JiXVu89ru
— Furkan Gözükara (@FurkanGozukara) March 24, 2026
The news, originated from reputed outlets like Financial Times and other websites, went viral like a wildfire by WhatsApp forwards, Twitter threads, and blogs, and that too from Pakistan to the Middle East and beyond.
Observers note that India, eager to remain relevant in the shifting geopolitics of the region, has been quick to brand such stories — even when echoed by outlets like Financial Times or Drop Site — as total fabrications.
