U.S. Vice President JD Vance will head a delegation to Islamabad on Saturday to negotiate a long-term peace deal with Iran, joined by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the White House said. The discussions follow a two-week ceasefire in

2026-04-09

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will head a delegation to Islamabad on Saturday to negotiate a long-term peace deal with Iran, joined by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the White House said. The discussions follow a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, intended to create a window for broader agreements. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Donald Trump have coordinated on next steps, emphasizing the need for continued diplomacy efforts to achieve a lasting resolution.