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Vance to Travel to Pakistan for Iran Peace Talks
Vice President Vance Departs for Islamabad
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, three U.S. sources tell Axios. This visit comes as the ceasefire is on the verge of expiring. President Trump has threatened to launch a new bombing campaign on Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal can't be reached. However, Trump could also agree to extend the deadline if there are signs of progress. Trump already effectively added a day, moving the deadline from Tuesday to Wednesday evening.
Iran's Delay in Negotiations and Mediation Efforts
Throughout Monday, the White House awaited a signal from Tehran that it would send its negotiating team to Islamabad. A source indicated that the Iranians were stalling amid apparent pressure from the Revolutionary Guards on negotiators to hold a firmer line: no talks without an end to the U.S. blockade. Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators urged the Iranians to come to the meeting. The Iranian team waited for a green light from the supreme leader, which came on Monday night, according to the source. Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to travel to Islamabad for the talks.
*Source: Axios (2026-04-21)*
