JD Vance dispatched to negotiate Iran peace with few cards to play

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Andrew Roth in WashingtonApril 11, 2026 at 01:05 AM

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US Vice President JD Vance has been dispatched to Islamabad to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, marking his first major assignment amid ongoing US-Israeli military action. Vance's task is to solidify a ceasefire and negotiate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran, emboldened by its control of the strait, demands the release of blocked assets as a precondition for negotiations. The success of these talks, the highest-level meeting since 1979, could significantly impact Vance's political future, particularly his potential 2028 presidential run. The negotiations face uncertainty due to recent Israeli strikes and disagreements over Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire, setting the stage for potentially difficult and protracted discussions.

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Vance said his negotiating team had received “clear” instructions from Donald Trump.

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the US must also furnish the “release of Iran’s blocked assets” as a condition for talks.

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Vance's presence at the talks as vice-president will make it the highest-level meeting since the Iranian revolution of 1979.

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JD Vance arrives in Islamabad to negotiate a peace deal with Iran.

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Iran's negotiators are renowned for a long-winded, relentless approach to deal making.

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Abbas Araghchi 30% Lebanon 30% Israel ×240% Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ×240% Hormuz Strait ×250% Islamabad ×260% United States ×570% Iran ×780% JD Vance ×790%

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iran peace negotiations 100% jd vance 90% us-iran relations 80% ceasefire 70% hormuz strait 70% us concessions 60% foreign policy 50% blocked assets 40% iranian revolution 40%