US Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan to participate in high-level negotiations with Iran, a White House official confirmed, resolving earlier uncertainty over his involvement.
The announcement follows conflicting statements from US President Donald Trump, who had initially indicated that Vance would not attend due to security concerns linked to the short notice of the visit. Trump told US media that logistical challenges had made it difficult for the Secret Service to ensure adequate protection for the vice president.
However, subsequent reports from multiple US outlets, along with comments from senior officials, clarified that Vance will lead the American delegation in Islamabad. The team is also expected to include special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Talks are scheduled to begin Tuesday in Islamabad and may extend into Wednesday, according to US officials. Vance previously led an earlier round of discussions that ended without a breakthrough.
Trump reiterated the urgency of the negotiations, warning that failure to reach an agreement could have severe consequences. He described the proposed deal as straightforward and framed it as Iran’s final opportunity to avoid escalation.
The upcoming talks mark a critical moment in ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Pakistan emerging as a key venue for facilitating dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
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