Impressions of Donald Trump, presence of J.D. Vance… What we know about the resumption of negotiations between Isr

Before the resumption of negotiations, the American president estimated offering Iran a “reasonable deal,” promising to destroy energy infrastructure and Iranian bridges in case of failure. Tehran has not confirmed its participation in new talks.

Three days before the ceasefire expires, Donald Trump announced the sending of an American delegation to Pakistan on Monday, April 20, to resume peace talks with Iran. “My representatives are going to Islamabad. They will be there tomorrow evening, for negotiations,” wrote the American president on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, April 19. The presence of Iranian negotiators has not been confirmed yet.

J.D. Vance will lead the American delegation

Vice President J.D. Vance will once again lead the American delegation, as confirmed by a White House official to AFP. The Vice President will be present alongside the usual envoys of Donald Trump: special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. Initially, the President of the United States assured ABC that his Vice President would not go to Islamabad, citing security concerns.

Security in the Pakistani capital Islamabad has evidently been reinforced as the peace talks resumption approaches. Pakistani authorities announced road closures and traffic restrictions in the capital and neighboring Rawalpindi. AFP journalists have witnessed armed guards and checkpoints near the most secure hotels in Islamabad, including the Marriott and Serena, where the last round of talks took place.

Tehran’s participation still uncertain

Will the Iranian regime participate in new negotiations with Washington in Pakistan? Tehran has not provided a clear answer yet. According to Fars and Tasnim news agencies, citing anonymous sources, the regime has not made a decision. The official Irna agency mentioned that there is “no clear prospect of fruitful negotiations,” citing, along with the naval blockade, Washington’s “unreasonable demands.”

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