INTERNATIONAL — April 15, 2026
CNN: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Expected to Lead Next Iran Negotiations
CNN reports that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to lead the next round of U.S.-Iran negotiations, joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. President Trump indicated talks could resume soon in Pakistan following recent high-level discussions hosted there without agreement.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to lead the next round of negotiations with Iran, according to CNN.
He will be joined by Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, and Jared Kushner, a former White House advisor and son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
President Trump stated that U.S.-Iran negotiations may resume in the next two days, possibly in Pakistan. Trump told the New York Post on Tuesday that there is a "greater likelihood" of the talks returning to Pakistan, highlighting the country's important role.
Pakistan hosted direct U.S.-Iran talks on Saturday and Sunday, marking the highest-level interaction between the two countries since 1979. The discussions ended without an agreement, though both sides emphasized their commitment to continuing the process.
Pakistani sources told Reuters that Islamabad is consulting with both parties to set a date for the next round.
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Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of talks with Iranian officials should negotiations lead to another face-to-face sit down before the ceasefire expires next week, sources familiar with the talks told CNN.
- US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold | CNN Politicscnn.com
Vice President JD Vance speaks as Jared Kushner, center, and Steve Witkoff, left, listen during a news conference after a meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday.
- JD Vance expected to lead a potential second round of peace talks with Iran after negotiations fell apart last week | Daily Mail Onlinedailymail.co.uk
Vice President JD Vance is reportedly being tapped to lead a potential second round of peace talks with Iranians.
- Iran-US talks may resume in Islamabad with JD Vance likely to lead the delegation: Reports - The HinduBusinessLinethehindubusinessline.com
The United States is weighing the possibility of holding a second round of negotiations with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance likely to lead the American delegation and Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, emerging as a probable venue, CNN reported.
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