US Vice President JD Vance ​communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict ‌as recently as Tuesday, reports Reuters, quoting a person briefed on the matter.

At President Donald Trump’s direction, Vance ​signaled privately that Trump was open to a ceasefire ⁠as long as certain US demands were met, the ​source told Reuters.

Vance also delivered what the source described ​as a “stern message” that Trump was impatient, warning there would be growing pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to a deal.

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