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US Vice President Vance Leads Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Peace Negotiations
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead US talks with Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. The delegation includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Pakistan mediating. Discussions begin Saturday amid a fragile two-week ceasefire and differing views on its scope.
Apr 10, 9:53 AM·1m read5 sources
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Vice President JD Vance departed from Joint Base Andrews on Friday for Islamabad, Pakistan, to lead US negotiations with Iran. The talks seek to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, following a two-week ceasefire that remains unstable. Fighting continues in the region, complicating the process.
US officials are part of the delegation. A Pakistani government is mediating the discussions.
Vance stated the team has clear guidelines from the president to pursue a deal if Iran negotiates in good faith. He indicated the US would not be receptive if Iran attempts to deceive during talks.
The ceasefire, intended to halt the Iran war, faces rocky conditions with ongoing Middle East fighting.
Interpretations differ on whether it covers strikes on Lebanon alongside Iran. Iran maintains that Lebanon is included, while the US and Israel state it is not. The White House described the talks as ongoing but fragile.
Parts of Iran's plan are unlikely to receive US support, according to reports. The first round of conversations with Iranians is scheduled for Saturday.
face a test of their negotiating skills in these high-stakes discussions.
The talks occur amid broader regional tensions. Success could stabilize the area, while failure risks escalation.
