Trump says JD Vance will not lead US delegation for Iran-US talks in Pakistan: report

Published April 19, 2026

Vice President JD Vance will not lead the US delegation for new talks with Iran in Pakistan, President Donald Trump has told ABC News, citing security concerns — despite top officials suggesting Vance would make the trip, reports AFP.

“It’s only because of security,” Trump tells ABC News of the reason Vance is not making the trip.

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