JD Vance’s second round of peace talks with Iran put ‘on hold’: report

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22 Apr 2026 • 2:13 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Vice President JD Vance's trip to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran has been put on hold, according to a report by the New York Times.
  • A source told the paper his trip to Pakistan for a second round of negotiations with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to American positions.
  • Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, stated that Iran has not yet decided whether to resume talks or send a delegation.
  • Baghaei criticized the US, accusing it of a lack of seriousness and frequently changing its negotiating stance.
  • The uncertainty surrounding the talks comes as a ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday evening, with US President Donald Trump indicating it is unlikely to be extended.

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