Iranian delegation likely to travel to Pakistan for talks with America; JD Vance and senior U.S. officials may depart today; what Trump said about ceasefire; check latest updates in US-Iran conflict
An Iranian delegation is likely to travel to Pakistan for talks with the United States. According to media reports, the delegation could arrive in Islamabad today (on Tuesday).
However, ahead of these talks, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has set a condition: he will participate only if U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is also present.
Vice President JD Vance and senior U.S. officials may depart for Pakistan on Tuesday, where a second round of talks is expected to take place. Consequently, the participation of the Iranian delegation is considered to be contingent upon his visit. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry had stated that there were no plans for talks.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the ceasefire with Iran will remain in effect only until 8:00 PM on Wednesday (US time). He also added that if no agreement is reached before then, the likelihood of extending it is very low.
Earlier, President Donald Trump had also said that the United States would not lift the blockade imposed on Iranian ports until an agreement was reached with Iran.
Writing on Truth Social, Donald Trump stated, "The blockade is completely destroying Iran. They are losing $500 million every day; this cannot go on for much longer."
Iran has been confined to the Strait of Hormuz. Even after losing a vessel amidst the U.S. blockade, Iran refrained from launching retaliatory attacks against Gulf nations throughout the day. Allegations of ceasefire violations against the U.S. remained merely a war of words. Iran is set to present its terms regarding tolls at the Strait of Hormuz to President Trump.
Notably, security has been tightened in the Pakistani capital in anticipation of a potential meeting.