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US-Iran Talks in Limbo as Vance's Pakistan Trip Put on Hold

US Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran did not respond to US proposals. The delay comes as a two-week truce is set to expire, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire "numerous times." Conflicting reports exist about whether US and Iranian delegations are en route to Islamabad for potential talks. Ongoing diplomatic efforts remain uncertain as the deadline for the fragile ceasefire approaches.

Key Points: US-Iran Talks Stall, Vance Pakistan Visit on Hold

  • Vance's Pakistan trip paused
  • Iran yet to decide on talks
  • Fragile ceasefire nears end
  • Trump accuses Iran of violations
  • Conflicting reports on delegations
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US-Iran conflict: JD Vance's Pakistan trip for second round of talks put on hold

US VP JD Vance's trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is paused as Tehran delays response. Fragile ceasefire nears end with Trump accusing violations.

"Iran has violated the Cease Fire numerous times! - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, April 22

US Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran did not respond to the US proposals, according to a US official familiar with the matter on Tuesday, as cited by The New York Times.

Iran, meanwhile, said it has not yet decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States.

As the two-week truce in Iran is due to end on Wednesday, it remains uncertain what actions Iran or the United States will take next. While negotiations could restart at short notice, President Trump has indicated he is not in favour of extending the truce without securing a longer-term deal.

According to Iran's state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), no Iranian diplomatic delegation has travelled to Islamabad so far.

In a statement, the broadcaster categorically denied the presence of any Iranian delegation in Pakistan.

"No Iranian diplomatic delegation - be it a primary or secondary team, or an initial or follow-up mission - has travelled to Islamabad, Pakistan so far," the statement read.

However, reports by Al Arabiya, citing a senior Pakistani source, stated that delegations from the US and Iran are expected to arrive in the Pakistani capital simultaneously on Tuesday, signalling a potential breakthrough in regional diplomacy.

A day earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ongoing two-week ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran "numerous times" that was imposed in order to halt the over-a-month-long period of hostilities in West Asia, amid negotiations to find a complete solution hangs in balance as the deadline for the fragile truce approaches.

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, "Iran has violated the Cease Fire numerous times!"

The ceasefire, brokered earlier this month to allow space for diplomatic engagement, has remained fragile, with both sides expressing reservations about its implementation. Ongoing efforts that is ewpcted to take place in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad are being made to hold another round of talks, though uncertainty continues over Iran's participation.

- ANI

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Priya S
The conflicting reports from IRIB and Al Arabiya show how messy this situation is. Hope the truce holds. Instability in West Asia directly impacts oil prices and our economy. Fingers crossed for diplomacy to work. 🤞
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Aman W
With all due respect to the efforts, this feels like a repeat of past failures. Trump's "maximum pressure" hasn't worked. Maybe it's time for a different approach, one that doesn't keep the whole world on edge every few months.
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Sarah B
Watching from Delhi. The Chabahar Port development is crucial for India's connectivity. Any escalation between US and Iran could jeopardize that project. Really hoping cooler heads prevail for regional stability.
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Vikram M
Pakistan as the mediator? That's a new one. Hope they are genuinely working for peace and not just for geopolitical points. Our diaspora in the Gulf needs stability, not more tension.
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Kavya N
The back-and-forth is exhausting. Just last week there was hope, now it's on hold again. This uncertainty is bad for business and global markets. They need to decide one way or another.

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