Washington, United States – Web Desk: The White House has confirmed that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Islamabad as scheduled for talks, clarifying that the visit has been postponed rather than cancelled.
U.S. officials said the decision was made amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential negotiations with Iran. Earlier media reports had suggested the delay was linked to a lack of a clear response from Tehran regarding participation in talks.
However, senior U.S. officials emphasized that diplomatic engagement remains ongoing and that the visit could be rescheduled at any time depending on progress in discussions.
“Issues related to timing and diplomatic coordination are being reviewed, and a new date will be announced when appropriate,” a U.S. official familiar with the matter said.
On the Iranian side, caution continues to shape the response. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has not yet made a final decision on sending a delegation to Islamabad for talks.
He added that Iran would only participate in negotiations if there is confidence that discussions would be meaningful and yield concrete results, warning that otherwise such engagements would be a waste of time.
Pakistan has recently emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran, hosting initial ceasefire discussions and facilitating diplomatic contacts. However, mixed signals from both sides have increased the likelihood of delays in the negotiation process.
The development comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, while maintaining a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing pressure on Tehran.
Analysts say the postponement reflects the fragile nature of current diplomatic efforts and underscores the challenges in bringing both sides back to the negotiating table.
