- President Trump expects Vice President J.D. Vance to lead a U.S. delegation back to Pakistan for talks as a two-week ceasefire with Iran nears expiration.
- Iran has not confirmed participation in the Islamabad talks, stating it rejects negotiations 'under threat.'
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