Vance’s trip to Pakistan called off
Much attention ahead of Donald Trump’s announcement on extending the ceasefire had been on peace talks in Pakistan, and the arrival of vice president JD Vance.
But as we’ve been reporting tonight, Mr Vance did not depart for the trip to Islamabad tonight.
A White House official said: “In light of President Trump’s TRUTH Social post confirming the United States is awaiting a unified proposal from the Iranians, the trip to Pakistan will not be happening today.
“Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House.”
Alex Ross21 April 2026 23:05
Oil prices rise 3%
Oil prices climbed about 3% on Tuesday after Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend peace talks with the United States, with one day left before the ceasefire runs out in the Iran war.
Neither side says it is sending negotiators to a second round of peace talks.
Brent futures rose $3 to settle at $98.48 a barrel.
Jane Dalton21 April 2026 23:00
Pakistan PM thanks Trump for ‘graciously accepting’ request on ceasefire extension
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for accepting the country’s request to extend the ceasefire in the US-Israeli war on Iran to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course.
“I sincerely hope that both sides will continue to observe the ceasefire and be able to conclude a comprehensive ‘Peace Deal’ during the second round of talks scheduled at Islamabad for a permanent end to the conflict,” Sharif said in a post on X.
Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal.
Alex Ross21 April 2026 22:44
