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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
Trump says Vance not going to Pakistan for Iran talks due to security concerns
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US Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 12, 2026. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
US Vice President JD Vance will not lead the US delegation for new talks with Iran in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump tells ABC News, citing security concerns — despite top officials suggesting Vance would make the trip.
Earlier in the day, both the US envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright had indicated that Vance would lead the round of negotiations in Islamabad.
“It’s only because of security,” Trump tells ABC News of the reason Vance is not making the trip. “JD’s great.”
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