- Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to engage in direct peace talks with Iranian officials.
- The Iranian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and includes Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a key negotiator.
- Discussions have focused on a two-week ceasefire plan mediated by Pakistan covering multiple fronts including Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential strikes on power plants and infrastructure.
- Initial rounds of talks ended without a formal agreement as both sides reported significant gaps regarding nuclear program demands and maritime blockades.
Vice President Vance leads high stakes delegation to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire negotiations
Apr 19, 2026, 12:55:28 PM UTC(12 hours ago)
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