Vance Departs for Iran Talks, Warns Tehran 'Don't Play Tricks'
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has departed for Pakistan for talks with an Iranian delegation, expressing hope for progress while firmly warning Tehran against any deceitful tactics.
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Reuters reports that J.D. Vance told reporters before leaving Washington: "We are looking forward to these negotiations. I think there will be positive developments."
He stated, "As the US President has said, if Iran is willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend a friendly hand. If they try to play tricks on us, they will find that our negotiating team will not accept it lightly."
BBC News reported that Vance has already boarded Air Force Two, the Vice President's official aircraft, and will travel to Pakistan for talks with the Iranian delegation.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced earlier that the talks are expected to begin tomorrow in Islamabad.
Accompanying Vance are Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. A BBC correspondent in Pakistan reported that Islamabad is still waiting for the Iranian delegation to arrive.
Senior Pakistani officials told the BBC earlier that Lebanon would only hold separate talks with Israel next week, provided both sides reached a ceasefire beforehand. (Translated by: He Hongru) 1150410
He stated, "As the US President has said, if Iran is willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend a friendly hand. If they try to play tricks on us, they will find that our negotiating team will not accept it lightly."
BBC News reported that Vance has already boarded Air Force Two, the Vice President's official aircraft, and will travel to Pakistan for talks with the Iranian delegation.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced earlier that the talks are expected to begin tomorrow in Islamabad.
Accompanying Vance are Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. A BBC correspondent in Pakistan reported that Islamabad is still waiting for the Iranian delegation to arrive.
Senior Pakistani officials told the BBC earlier that Lebanon would only hold separate talks with Israel next week, provided both sides reached a ceasefire beforehand. (Translated by: He Hongru) 1150410