JD Vance expected to travel to Pakistan for Iran talks amid ceasefire uncertainty

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iran as efforts continue to secure a deal to end the ongoing conflict.

According to Axios, citing three sources, Vance could depart for Islamabad as early as Tuesday, with negotiations seen as urgent ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

The talks are aimed at reaching an agreement that could prevent a return to hostilities between Washington and Tehran.

However, uncertainty remains over whether Iran will participate, with officials in Tehran signalling reluctance to join the latest round of discussions.

Previous negotiations held in Islamabad earlier this month failed to produce a deal, leaving key issues unresolved, including Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns.

The proposed US delegation is expected to include senior officials such as envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, unofficial envoy, Jared Kushner, reflecting the high stakes of the talks.

The diplomatic push comes as tensions remain high in the region, with disruptions to global oil supply and shipping adding pressure on both sides to reach an agreement.