Vice President JD Vance’s planned diplomatic trip to Islamabad was delayed after uncertainty emerged over whether Iran would take part in the next round of talks, according to reports on the negotiations.
Vance had been expected to travel to Pakistan with senior U.S. officials for discussions tied to rising tensions among the United States, Israel, and Iran. Instead, he remained in Washington for White House policy meetings while officials continued to assess the status of the talks.
Reports described the trip as delayed rather than canceled, leaving open the possibility that the meetings could still move forward if the parties agree on attendance and timing.
What Changed Before the Trip
The planned visit reportedly shifted after questions arose about Iran’s participation. Pakistani officials involved in organizing the talks said they had not received a final response from Tehran as of Tuesday evening local time.