Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran

Published April 12, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance is departing Pakistan, according to a pool report, soon after saying that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, notes AFP.

Vance boarded Air Force Two at 7:08am PKT (2:08am GMT) and waved to Pakistani officials from the top of the stairs.

US Vice President JD Vance gives a thumb up sign as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — AFP

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