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Vance’s Pakistan trip on hold as Iran balks at talks; Trump extends ceasefire
U.S.–Iran diplomacy

Vance’s Pakistan trip on hold as Iran balks at talks; Trump extends ceasefire

The vice president remains in Washington for White House meetings as Tehran criticizes the U.S. port blockade and withholds commitment to attend Islamabad talks

Apr 24, 2026

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