US VP JD Vance heads to Pakistan for fresh talks

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Donald Trump has said that a delegation will travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran according to BBC.

In his post to social media, he said that his “representatives” would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening.

Shortly afterwards, the White House told US Vice-President JD Vance would lead the delegation.

A White House official confirmed to the BBC the delegation would include Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who were both also present at the previous talks.

Tehran has not yet confirmed its attendance. Iranian state media has reported that officials will not participate while the US blockade remains in place.

The last talks went for about 21 hours and failed to reach a peace deal with Washington and Tehran remaining far apart on key issues including Iran’s nuclear programme.