Summary Vance stated that he is participating in the talks in line with the guidelines of President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan, where he is set to lead the American delegation in upcoming Iran–US negotiations being held in Islamabad under Pakistan’s mediation.
Speaking prior to his departure, Vance stated that he is participating in the talks in line with the guidelines of President Donald Trump, expressing confidence that the negotiations with Iran will yield positive outcomes.
The Iran-US talks are scheduled to take place tomorrow in Islamabad.
The US delegation will include Vice President JD Vance, Special Representative Steve Witkoff, and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The Iranian delegation will be represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
According to a spokesperson for the Foreign Office, visa-free travel arrangements will be provided to both delegations as well as to accompanying journalists.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally inspected the venue of talks, reviewing security arrangements.
Participants in the negotiations are being accommodated in a five-star hotel located in the Red Zone.
The district administration has expanded the Red Zone boundaries from Zero Point to Faisal Mosque.
The Red Zone includes key government buildings such as Parliament House, Aiwan-e-Sadr, Prime Minister House, and the Diplomatic Enclave, where foreign embassies are situated.
According to an Interior Ministry official, security control of the Red Zone will remain with the military, while Rangers and police personnel will also be deployed.
