US Vice President JD Vance will travel to Islamabad for Iran talks after Tehran
signaled interest in negotiating with him, viewing him as relatively anti-war
within President Donald Trump’s circle, according to sources. The White House
said Trump alone chose Vance and will decide on any deal, while officials gave
mixed accounts on Iran’s preference. Vance said the US would negotiate in good
faith. Despite new negotiators, including Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad
Bagher Qalibaf, key differences persist. A White House official said doubts
prevail and Trump now believes reopening the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely
anytime soon.