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Vance travels to Islamabad for Iran peace talks

An advisor to Iran's negotiating team has publicly told US Vice President JD Vance not to travel to Islamabad for planned peace talks.

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Islamabad, Pakistan
Updated
Monday, 20 April 2026 at 20:16 UTC
Vance travels to Islamabad for Iran peace talks
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Synthesis · 5 sources
Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an advisor to Iran's negotiating team, has publicly advised US Vice President JD Vance to cancel his planned travel to Islamabad for peace talks. Marandi stated that with the current US demands and the continued naval blockade, no one in Tehran is willing to negotiate with him. This public rebuff underscores the deep diplomatic rift as the ceasefire deadline of April 22 approaches. The statement directly challenges the US diplomatic push led by Vice President Vance.
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20 Apr@FaytuksNetwork

The New York Times reports that two U.S. officials confirm Vance's expected departure for Islamabad on Tuesday.

20 Apr@Worldsource24

An Iranian advisor, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, publicly advised VP Vance not to travel, citing 'delusional and unrealistic demands' and the blockade as reasons Tehran will not negotiate.

20 Apr@Osint613

The advisor, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, explicitly referenced the 'continued naval blockade' as a reason Tehran is unwilling to negotiate.

20 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

The message includes a direct quote from Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi advising Vance to 'unpack his suitcases'.

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