Vice President JD Vance was expected to travel to Islamabad for peace talks involving Iran, but the trip was suddenly delayed after he was called back to the White House.
According to reports, he will now attend policy meetings instead, while officials remain uncertain whether the trip will be rescheduled at all.
Earlier discussions, which included envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, failed to produce an agreement. A key issue was Iran’s refusal to commit to abandoning nuclear weapons development.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high as the U.S. has increased pressure, including blocking ships linked to Iranian ports. Military officials say multiple vessels have already been turned away.
A temporary ceasefire involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran is nearing its end, with no clear confirmation that Iranian representatives will attend upcoming talks.
Pakistani officials, including Attaullah Tarar, say communication is ongoing, but a formal response from Iran is still pending.
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has publicly criticized the negotiations, signaling further strain.
Diplomatic efforts continue, with Natalie Baker meeting Ishaq Dar, who emphasized dialogue as the only path forward.
At the same time, Donald Trump has indicated reluctance to extend the ceasefire, instead pushing for a permanent resolution, adding urgency to already fragile negotiations.
