WANA (Apr 10) – The Vice President of the United States has departed for Islamabad to take part in talks with Iran. According to Iranian sources, following Israel’s reported pullback from a planned attack on Beirut, the likelihood of an Iranian delegation traveling to Pakistan has increased. Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is set to host Iran–U.S. negotiations tomorrow (Saturday, April 11). The talks are scheduled to take place after Washington accepted Iran’s ten-point proposal and a two-week ceasefire was reached.

 

In this context, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has traveled to Islamabad via an air corridor through Central Asia to attend this round of negotiations.

 

Speaking to reporters before his departure, Vance said: “We are looking forward to the talks. I think they will be positive—but we’ll see.”

 

He added: “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we will work with them. But if they intend to deceive us, they will find that our negotiating team will not accept such an approach. The President has given us very clear instructions, and we’ll see how things unfold.”

 

Prior to Vance’s arrival, a U.S. delegation of around 300 personnel, accompanied by extensive security equipment and heavy machinery, had already entered Pakistan. Islamabad is currently under heightened security measures as the talks approach. Pakistani officials also announced today that all logistical and preparatory arrangements for the Iran–U.S. negotiations have been completed.

 

The talks are expected to be conducted on the basis of Iran’s ten-point plan. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, speaking to ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran, emphasized Iran’s “responsible approach” in agreeing to the ceasefire and presenting the proposal to the United States. He confirmed that both sides have agreed to use the ten-point plan as the framework for negotiations.

 

Takht-Ravanchi stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported diplomacy and dialogue—but not negotiations based on false information aimed at deception or paving the way for renewed military aggression against Iran. “We do not seek a ceasefire that allows the aggressor to rearm and launch another attack,” he said, adding that Iran has made it clear to its partners that such a situation will not be repeated without guarantees.

 

Although the Iranian delegation has not yet arrived in Pakistan, Iranian sources, citing reports of Israel’s retreat from a potential strike on Beirut, consider the delegation’s visit and the start of the talks increasingly likely.

 

Further details regarding the exact timing of the Iranian delegation’s arrival and its composition will be announced in due course.