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Vance's Pakistan trip on hold as Iran refuses to commit to peace talks

Vice President Vance's planned departure for Islamabad was delayed for hours Tuesday as Iran's leadership remained divided over whether to participate in a new round of peace talks, according to U.S. officials and sources with knowledge of the situation.

Why it matters: With the ceasefire expiring Tuesday night, every hour Vance spends in Washington is an hour closer to a resumption of hostilities. Iran has yet to decide whether it's coming to the table at all.


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