US Vice President JD Vance Travels to Pakistan for Iran Talks as Tehran Refuses to Send Delegation Over Ongoing Naval Blockade

JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan to participate in negotiations with Iran, according to a White House official, clarifying earlier conflicting statements about his attendance.

However, uncertainty remains over whether Iran will participate. Iranian state linked reporting indicated that no decision has been made to send a negotiating delegation as long as a naval blockade remains in place, suggesting that logistical and political obstacles could still delay direct talks.

The delegation will also include senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are expected to join discussions scheduled to take place in Islamabad on Tuesday, with the possibility of talks extending into Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, Donald Trump stated that Vance would not attend due to concerns raised by the Secret Service over the short notice required to arrange adequate security. However, multiple officials later confirmed that Vance would ultimately lead the U.S. negotiating team.

High-Stakes Talks Follow Previous Failed Negotiation Round

The upcoming meetings are considered critical after an earlier round of negotiations led by Vance ended without reaching an agreement. The renewed diplomatic effort comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing ceasefire uncertainty between Washington and Tehran.

Trump warned that failure to reach a deal could lead to severe military consequences, describing the proposed agreement as straightforward and calling it Iran’s “last chance.” The outcome of the Islamabad talks is expected to play a major role in determining whether the conflict moves toward de-escalation or renewed confrontation.

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