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Islamabad Peace Talks LIVE:
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in US from Islamad, Pakistan, on Air Force Two, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 12, 2026.
Islamabad Peace Talks LIVE: Amid uncertainty over Iran and the United States’ participation in the next round of talks, Washington has indicated it is moving ahead with plans to send a delegation to Islamabad, even as Tehran’s final decision remains unclear.
According to sources cited by AFP, a US delegation is expected to travel to Pakistan “soon” for negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict that has unsettled the region and impacted global markets. US President Donald Trump also confirmed that the United States would take part, saying Iran was “supposed to be there” and that both sides had agreed in principle to attend.
A White House official said the US delegation would be led by Vice President JD Vance. He is expected to be joined by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. Security has already been tightened in Islamabad ahead of the possible high-level visit.
On Iran’s side, there are signs of movement, though participation appears conditional. According to a report by The New York Times, an Iranian delegation is preparing to travel to Islamabad for talks with the United States. The report, citing two senior Iranian officials, said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is likely to lead the delegation. However, his attendance depends on whether Vice President JD Vance is also present at the talks.
The planned talks come after earlier discussions in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough, with both Washington and Tehran accusing each other of violating the ceasefire terms.
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