JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
Al Jazeera
Vice president says Trump gave ‘pretty clear guidelines’ on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not ‘play’ US.
United States Vice President JD Vance has departed for Pakistan to engage in talks on ending the US-Israeli war with Iran, saying he expects “positive” results.
Vance spoke briefly to reporters on Friday as he boarded a plane bound for Islamabad, where talks with Iran were set to be held the following day.
“We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s going to be positive. We’ll, of course, see,” he said.
Vance added that President Donald Trump had given him “pretty clear guidelines” for the meeting.
“If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend an open hand, that’s one thing,” he said.
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