- Vice President J.D. Vance’s trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks delayed; he is instead attending internal White House meetings.
- Iranians have not confirmed attendance for negotiations; Pakistan-mediated talks may not proceed without mutual participation.
- President Trump refuses
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