Tehran
has not yet committed to sending a delegation to meet with U.S. officials in
Islamabad this week, CNN reported
on April 21.
CNN cited a post by Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Twitter saying that a “formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited.”
“[The] Decision from Iran to attend the talks before the end of two weeks ceasefire is critical,” Tarar said, noting the April 23 ceasefire expiration date previously mentioned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was expected to travel to
Islamabad, but CNN said it was unclear when he would depart the United States. Sources
told the network that Vance remains in Washington and will attend meetings at
the White House to discuss next steps.