Trump says Vance not going to Pakistan for Iran talks due to security concerns

On 19 April 2026, Trump said a US delegation would go to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran, and threatened new strikes if there was no deal. He accused Iran of a 'total violation' of the ceasefire. Trump first said Vance would not go to Pakistan due to security concerns, and the White House then said Vance would lead the US team. Trump also said Witkoff and Kushner were heading to Pakistan, with talks set for Tuesday.

Iran was reported to reject taking part in the second round, and Iran's president reportedly told Pakistan the US is likely to 'betray diplomacy'. Arabic-language outlets wrote that Vance and Qalibaf would head the American and Iranian delegations. The talks took place amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.