Vice President Vance confirms fragile ceasefire holds despite failed Islamabad peace talks

Apr 14, 2026, 10:28:48 PM UTC(2 days ago)

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Vice President JD Vance reported that the 14-day ceasefire with Iran remains intact despite the breakdown of marathon 21-hour negotiations in Pakistan
The U.S. delegation led by Vance failed to reach a permanent peace deal after Iran rejected terms regarding the removal of nuclear material and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports in response to the diplomatic stalemate while leaving the door open for a second round of talks
Market analysts warn of a global energy supply shock as the U.S. maintains its blockade on the critical Hormuz shipping lane during the pause in hostilities
Iranian officials accused the U.S. of shifting goalposts during the Islamabad session but expressed a willingness to continue mediated dialogue to avoid a return to full-scale war

VANCE: CEASEFIRE IS HOLDING