JD Vance visit to Pakistan postponed as Iran talks remain unclear

ISLAMABAD: The planned visit of US Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for the second round of Iran-US negotiations has been postponed, according to American media reports.

Sources said the delay comes after Iran did not respond regarding participation in the upcoming talks. However, US officials familiar with the matter indicated that the visit could be rescheduled at any time.

Meanwhile, Minister for Information Atta Tarar stated that the ongoing Iran-US ceasefire is set to expire at 4:50 AM (Pakistan time) on April 22.

According to reports, the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States is nearing its end, with uncertainty still surrounding the next steps from both sides.

US media further reported that negotiations could resume at any moment, although President Donald Trump has indicated he is not in favor of extending the ceasefire without a long-term agreement.

On the other hand, Iran has stated that no decision has yet been made regarding sending a delegation to Islamabad for talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that participation in the negotiations would depend on whether they prove meaningful and productive.

He also strongly criticized US actions against Iranian vessels, calling them a serious violation of international law, “maritime piracy,” and “state terrorism.” He added that such actions further deepen Iran’s distrust of the United States and raise serious questions about Washington’s intentions.