Washington, 09 April (H.S.):

President Donald Trump has disclosed that Vice President JD Vance's participation in imminent U.S.-Iran peace negotiations in Pakistan remains in doubt amid heightened security risks, casting a shadow over diplomatic momentum following a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Trump, speaking in a recent interview with the New York Post, outlined a potential U.S. delegation that could include Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner alongside Vance — maybe JD, I don’t know — while stressing the question of safety, security in Islamabad.

The remarks underscore the precarious environment surrounding the talks, scheduled as early as Friday, where Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has positioned his nation as a neutral host. Analysts note that such threats could limit high-level engagement, potentially complicating efforts to translate the truce into a durable accord.

The negotiations stem from a ceasefire agreed upon Tuesday, halting escalating hostilities and partially restoring access to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transit. Sharif has hailed the pause as a triumph of back-channel mediation, expressing optimism for sustainable peace via the Islamabad Talks on social media.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar