WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a U.S. delegation will travel to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran aimed at resolving ongoing differences, the White House said.
Trump made the announcement in a social media post, stating that U.S. negotiators would arrive in Islamabad for negotiations. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the delegation, which will also include special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to White House officials and multiple news reports.
The planned talks follow an earlier round of face-to-face negotiations held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12 that ended without an agreement after more than 21 hours of discussions. Pakistan has served as a mediator in the process.
Trump did not specify the exact composition of the delegation in his post but indicated the U.S. side would push for a deal. He also accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by firing in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached.
Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran has rejected participation in new talks, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and what it described as excessive U.S. demands, according to IRNA. Details of Iran's position on sending a delegation to Islamabad remained unclear as of Sunday evening.
The ceasefire between the sides, which followed a period of conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, is set to expire in the coming days. The current round of diplomacy seeks to address issues including Iran's nuclear program, sanctions and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
"This is a very fair and reasonable deal," Trump wrote in his post. "If they don’t take it, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran."
Pakistani officials have not issued a detailed public comment on the latest announcement, though the country has previously expressed willingness to facilitate discussions.
No confirmation has been received from Iranian authorities regarding their attendance at the planned Monday talks. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for further comment on Sunday.
The U.S. delegation's departure and any meetings in Islamabad are expected to proceed as announced by the president, officials said. Further updates on the status of the negotiations were not immediately available.
