Peace Talks Fail? Iran Says No But JD Vance Expected to Travel to Pakistan for High-Level Talks
At this time, regarding the situation between America and Iran in terms of negotiations, the news is that Axios, which is an American media outlet, has said that JD Vance, who is the American Vice President, will travel to Pakistan. Keep this in mind, he has not yet started his travel. But regarding Tuesday, they have said that on Tuesday he will start his travel. Obviously, there is a time difference between America and Pakistan.
So it is expected that if he starts his journey on Tuesday, then by Wednesday, most probably, meaning by tomorrow, he may be hosted, according to Pakistani time he may reach Pakistan by tomorrow. Obviously, it is not just a journey of two or four hours. It is quite long, approximately 15 to 16 hours from America to Pakistan. And in that as well, obviously, there is a need to stop somewhere in between for refueling.
US Vice President JD Vance Delays Pakistan Visit Amid Rising Uncertainty
Secondly, Pakistan as a mediator is in constant touch with Iranians and pursuing the path of diplomacy and dialogue. Thirdly, ceasefire ends at 4:50 AM PST on 2 April. It is very critical that before 5:00 AM Iran agrees to talks. Fourth, Pakistan has made sincere efforts to convince the Iranian leadership to participate in the second round of talks and these efforts are ongoing.
This tweet is very meaningful because before this the Pakistani government had kept a very low tone on these matters. They were not speaking much publicly. But Attaullah Tarar coming in public domain and giving this statement means it was signaling that Iran is not giving a go-ahead.
Now why has the situation reached here? I am now sharing information based on news. The issue is that if JD Vance or the American delegation flew from America, it would take around 14 hours to reach Pakistan. While from Iran it would take around 2 hours. Iranians feared that what if JD Vance takes off but does not land and turns back mid-way, and they reach Islamabad and then find out he is not coming. What will they tell their public?
Peace Talks Fail? Iran Says No
Similarly, Americans feared that JD Vance leaves for Pakistan and Iran refuses to come. That would cause embarrassment for Donald Trump and JD Vance. So both sides got stuck in a “you first” situation. Analysts say this is a major reason. All preparations from the American side were complete. JD Vance’s aircraft and staff were ready. Security protocols were in place. But they were waiting for confirmation from Iran, which did not come.
Another reason could be that Pakistan publicly asked Iran for confirmation, which itself was a message to Iran.
blocking Iranian ships is an act of war and violation of ceasefire
Later at 1:15 AM, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, tweeted that blocking Iranian ships is an act of war and violation of ceasefire. He said Iran knows how to defend its interests.
This is because another Iranian ship has been seized by the US. Earlier also a ship was seized. This has increased anger in Iran. The US says this is part of a global campaign against illegal maritime networks helping Iran.
The US Department of Defense confirmed the action and said such operations will continue worldwide. The ship MT Tiffany was on sanctions list.
Earlier, Iran claimed one of its oil tankers successfully delivered oil to Indonesia and returned despite blockade. But now another ship has been seized, increasing tensions. Iran says such actions show the US is not serious about talks and is using pressure tactics.
However, reports (including New York Times) say if Iran gives a positive signal (like tweeting they are flying), then JD Vance will also take off. Both sides are watching each other. Talks are hanging in the air.
Donald Trump had said he would not extend ceasefire, but he is known for U-turns. It is possible Shahbaz Sharif requests extension and Trump agrees.
Around 5:15 AM PST, Trump tweeted that upon request of Asim Munir and Shahbaz Sharif, no attack will be carried out and ceasefire is extended until a proposal is submitted and discussions conclude. However, naval blockade will continue.
demanding crypto payments for safe passage
Another interesting news: a Greek maritime security company warned that shipping companies are receiving fake messages demanding crypto payments for safe passage. These are scams pretending to be Iranian officials.
Trump also demanded release of eight Iranian women facing execution. He said their release would be appreciated and a good start to talks. However, US media has not independently confirmed this.
Qatar expressed support for negotiations. Iranian-American professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi warned people to leave UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, and said ships near Strait of Hormuz should prepare to evacuate.
Oil prices have risen again near $100 after dropping earlier.
Israel Reportedly Opposes Success of Iran-US Peace Talks
Iranian military says it is ready to respond to any violation. Israeli leadership reportedly does not want talks to succeed and prefers continued operations against Iran and Lebanon.
Uncertainty Surrounds Iran Delegation’s Participation in Islamabad Talks
So at least regarding JD Vance, confirmation is being given by American media as well that he is coming. But regarding the Iranian delegation, there are still some doubts. And until a short while ago, the last information given by Tasnim News Agency, which is an Iranian news agency, was that no Iranian delegation has started its journey, nor has it landed in Pakistan, and there is no confirmation yet whether they are going or not.
So the Iranian delegation has kept this completely suppressed. Meaning they are not giving more information on this. They have not said that they are not going, and this is also important in diplomacy that language matters a lot, how you actually deliver the message.
JD Vance’s plane is already in the air.
that if JD Vance comes, then Ghalibaf, who is the speaker of the Iranian parliament, will in my opinion fly from there. But Kamran Yusuf, who is a senior journalist and reports on Pakistan’s foreign affairs and other international relations, he tweeted and said: the US delegation led by JD Vance is set to depart for Islamabad from Washington at 6:00 PM Pakistan time today. So he is saying that at 6:00 PM, now I do not know, it is possible that by the time you are reading this, JD Vance’s plane is already in the air.
He said the Iranian delegation meanwhile will leave a few hours later after getting the nod from the leadership stage. It set Islamabad to remain in the global spotlight. So as I was saying, basically they are waiting because obviously the American journey is longer, while the Iranian journey is not that long, they can land at Noor Khan Airbase within two to three hours, and in my opinion when JD Vance will be close or will land, or a few hours before that, the Iranian delegation will also land according to the information so far.
CNN: Near Deal Between US–Iran Collapses After Donald Trump Social Media Statements
Along with this, CNN said that a deal to end the Iran war seemed close, then Trump started posting on social media. This is a very interesting news. They said that the deal was almost going to happen. But after that Donald Trump started making statements on social media, because of which things got spoiled. I will read the news so that you also know the background details.
They say that as the weekend approached, America and Iran appeared close to an agreement to end the war that had been going on for seven weeks. But President Trump did the same thing which his aides had asked him not to do. He tried to negotiate through media, posted about the ongoing talks on social media, and on Friday morning spoke to several journalists on the phone, while Pakistani officials were informing him about the ongoing talks in Tehran with Iranian officials.
Trump’s Public Remarks Allegedly Disrupt Sensitive Diplomatic Negotiations
He claimed that Iran had agreed to several conditions, although according to sources these matters had not yet been finalized. He also said that Tehran had accepted many of America’s controversial demands, including handing over enriched uranium and announcing an early end to the war.
Further it is written that it is not clear how negotiations will proceed. Some officials of the Trump administration privately admitted that the president’s public statements have damaged the negotiations because these talks are extremely sensitive and Iran has deep mistrust of America.
The situation is further complicated because American officials suspect differences between Iran’s negotiating team and the Revolutionary Guards, raising the question of who will give final approval. A source said that Iranians did not like that the president was negotiating via social media and expressing agreement on matters not yet finalized, especially those unpopular among their public.
Trump’s claims included that Iran had agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and would cooperate with America in removing enriched uranium. He also said that a meeting could possibly take place over the weekend and a deal would be reached within one or two days.
BBC Report Raises Concerns Over Possible Market Manipulation Linked to Trump Statements
So this is basically the situation. On the other hand, another very interesting news. Now regarding Donald Trump, because of his statements, how much controversy he is in, you have seen that. But another interesting perspective reported by BBC. It has been said before as well that Trump gives statements at strange times, and since he is the president of a powerful country, his statements impact markets, stock indices, and oil markets significantly. Sometimes oil goes up, sometimes down.
Suspicious Trading Patterns Observed Before Major Policy Announcements
BBC reported that traders have been seen making millions of dollars in trades just before major announcements by Trump during his second presidency. BBC analyzed market data and compared it with key statements by Trump that affected markets. They found a pattern of unusual spikes in trading activity just minutes or hours before his social media posts or interviews.
For example, if Trump says the war will end, oil prices drop. If someone sells just before that, they profit. Or if he says war will escalate, oil rises, and someone buying just before profits. Analysts say this shows signs of insider trading, which is illegal under the Securities Act 1933.
Oil & Stock Markets Show Sharp Fluctuations Following Political Signals
Examples include March 9, 2026, when oil prices fluctuated sharply within minutes of Trump’s statement that the war was nearly over. Similarly, April 9, 2025 saw unusual stock market bets before an announcement. Some traders made millions. The White House denied any wrongdoing and called such claims baseless. On the other side, Pakistan conducted a missile test named Taimur by the Pakistan Navy targeting sea vessels. Its footage was released by ISPR.
According to Gulf Research Center, between February 28 and April 14, Iran launched attacks on multiple countries: UAE 2819, Israel 1357, Saudi Arabia 1231, Kuwait 1214, Qatar 730, Bahrain 717, Iraq 340, and Jordan 287.
In Iran, as ceasefire nears its end, large public demonstrations in support of the government have taken place. A large Iranian flag was displayed over the Strait of Hormuz using a glider. In contrast, in America, Trump’s approval ratings are declining.
Another development: Anadolu News reported UN experts urged the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel due to alleged human rights violations. Indian professor Ashok Swain said Indian media does not care about oil shortages but wants Islamabad talks to fail due to hatred for Pakistan.
Another Indian-related story: after a refinery fire before inauguration, India withdrew its offer to host a UN environmental conference in 2028, showing a shrinking global role.
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