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US delegation to travel to Pakistan

President Trump says Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Pakistan for security reasons, canceling his planned diplomatic mission.

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Islamabad, Pakistan
Updated
Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 12:13 UTC
US delegation to travel to Pakistan
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President Donald Trump has confirmed that Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Pakistan for security reasons, canceling a previously planned diplomatic mission. In an interview with ABC News, Trump stated the Secret Service is not comfortable with Vance going to Pakistan within 24 hours. This decision directly impacts the upcoming U.S.-Iran talks that were scheduled to take place in Islamabad.
Updates · 14
19 AprGeopolitics Watch

The delegation will be led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Vice President JD Vance not accompanying them.

19 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

The report specifies that Vice President JD Vance is not part of the delegation, and notes Iran has not commented on its attendance.

19 Apr@clashreport

Trump specified that the next round of talks is set for Tuesday in Islamabad, providing a concrete timeline for the resumption of negotiations.

19 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

Jared Kushner is also joining the US delegation for the talks.

19 Apr@Osinttechnical

Adds Jared Kushner as a named member of the US delegation traveling to Pakistan.

19 Apr@clashreport

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz has specified that Vice President JD Vance will lead the delegation, elevating the diplomatic level of the mission.

19 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz explicitly states that Trump was wrong and confirms Vance will lead the delegation.

19 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump personally confirmed the travel of his representatives to Islamabad in a new social media post.

19 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

President Trump has now stated that Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Pakistan for security reasons, canceling the previously announced trip.

19 AprGeopolitics Watch

President Donald Trump personally confirmed the cancellation, citing 'security reasons'.

19 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump provided new details in an ABC News interview, citing Secret Service logistics and 24-hour notice as specific reasons for the cancellation.

19 Apr@clashreport

Trump explicitly stated in an ABC News interview that 'JD Vance will not go to Islamabad,' confirming the earlier decision.

19 Apr@Osint613

Trump explicitly stated Vance will not head the delegation due to security concerns.

19 Apr@MonitorX99800

Trump provided a direct quote specifying the Secret Service's discomfort and the 24-hour timeframe.

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