Vance Travels to Pakistan to Lead U.S. Talks Aimed at Extending Iran Ceasefire

Vice president signals cautious optimism as negotiations begin following temporary halt in hostilities

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

Vice President JD Vance departed Friday for Pakistan to lead a U.S. delegation in negotiations aimed at securing a broader agreement following a temporary ceasefire in the conflict involving Iran.

Speaking before departure, Vance expressed measured confidence in the discussions, telling reporters, “I think it’s gonna be positive”. He added that the U.S. negotiating team would remain firm in its approach, stating, “If they’re gonna try to play us, then they’re gonna find that the negotiating team is not that receptive.”

Vance said the delegation is operating under direction from President Donald J. Trump, noting that “the president gave us some pretty clear guidelines” regarding the potential framework for an agreement.

The negotiating team includes Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also Trump’s son-in-law.

The talks are being held in Islamabad following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. While the truce has largely held, disputes remain over its scope, particularly regarding whether it extends to ongoing tensions involving Lebanon.

The conflict began in late February with joint U.S. and Israeli military operations targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure. According to the information provided, those strikes resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian officials, including Ali Khamenei.

Negotiators are expected to focus on extending the ceasefire and establishing longer-term conditions aimed at reducing hostilities, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside unresolved regional tensions.