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April 20, 2026
Vice President JD Vance to Lead Iran Talks in Pakistan
- Vice President JD Vance is preparing for a second round of peace talks in Islamabad ahead of a ceasefire expiration on Wednesday.
- Iran has not sent a delegation to Islamabad, and its chief negotiator has accused the U.S. of coercing Iran into negotiations.
- Key sticking points include U.S. demands for limits on Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of a blockade on Iranian ports.
9 Sources
- White House says Vance will lead more talks with IranApr 20, 2026 at 1:01 AM · CBS News
- Vance Heads to New Talks With Iran. At Stake: Peace and His Own Standing.Apr 20, 2026 at 9:14 AM · NYT
- U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to ResumeApr 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM · NYT
- Status of U.S. peace talks with Iran ‘shifting in real time’ as ceasefire deadline loomsApr 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM · NBC
- Iran seeks to wait Trump out as ceasefire deadline nearsApr 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM · The Hill
- Iran seeks to wait Trump out as ceasefire deadline nearsApr 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM · The Hill
- Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, sources sayApr 21, 2026 at 12:46 AM · Axios
- JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan peace talks – but will Iran show up?Apr 21, 2026 at 5:39 AM · Independent
- As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking pointsApr 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM · NPR