Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a US diplomatic delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran as the deadline for the current ceasefire approaches. The mission, which includes Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, aligns with Pakistan's efforts to raise its global standing in the pursuit of Middle East peace.
President Donald Trump stated that the delegation is currently en route to Pakistan and is expected to land within a few hours. This announcement comes after fresh tensions in the war raised doubts about the possibility of further negotiations.
Contradicting these reports, sources indicate that Vice President Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed. These sources suggest that the prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.
The potential diplomatic efforts face hurdles, as Iran's president has warned of a deep historical mistrust of the United States. The trip is expected to move forward if Iran agrees to further talks in the Pakistani capital.