Vance expected to lead Iran talks in Pakistan as major gaps persist:
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pakistan this week for a new round of U.S.-Iran talks aimed at extending a fragile cease-fire and easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, though key disagreements remain, according to multiple reports.
Vance is expected to be joined by envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Pakistan helped broker a two-week truce between Washington and Tehran that is set to expire Tuesday night. Iran has threatened to skip the talks, accusing the U.S. of making unrealistic demands.
The U.S. wants Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halt uranium enrichment for up to 20 years and surrender enriched uranium stockpiles. Longer term, Washington also seeks limits on Iran’s *** program and regional proxy support.
Iran is seeking sanctions relief, continued influence over the strait and a shorter nuc*** freeze, leaving prospects for a breakthrough uncertain.
President Trump warned Sunday that Iran could face stri** on infrastructure if no deal is reached, while also claiming the U.S. intercepted an Iranian vessel attempting to breach the maritime blockade.
The conflict began in February after stri** on Iran. Since then, mixed signals from both sides and divisions within Iran’s leadership have complicated negotiations.
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