April 9, 2026 — Vance Leads U.S. Delegation.
Islamabad Negotiations
Vice President JD Vance is leading a U.S. delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan for talks with Iranian representatives beginning Saturday, April 11. The negotiations aim to convert the two-week ceasefire into a permanent peace framework. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who brokered the ceasefire, has invited both sides to his capital for what he called 'conclusive negotiations.' Key sticking points include Iran's demand for continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, the status of uranium enrichment, comprehensive sanctions relief, and the scope of the ceasefire regarding Lebanon and Hezbollah.