Iran denies delegation to Islamabad as Vance prepares to depart

US Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to leave for Islamabad at 21:00 Israel time for talks aimed at preserving the US‑Iran ceasefire. Iranian regime‑linked channels have now denied that any Iranian delegation has traveled to Islamabad, labeling earlier reports false. Earlier Pakistani diplomatic sources had suggested advance delegations from both sides were already in the city. The conflicting statements highlight uncertainty over the progress of the negotiations. The talks remain critical to preventing an escalation in the region.