JD Vance's Pakistan trip canceled after Trump announces ceasefire extension
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Vice President JD Vance's Pakistan trip was canceled after President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire.
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President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, leading to the cancellation of Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Pakistan. Vance was slated to lead a U.S. negotiating delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday for a second round of in-person peace talks. A White House official confirmed that these talks are now on hold following the President's announcement. This development indicates a shift in the immediate diplomatic strategy for resolving the conflict with Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy reported on the cancellation.
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A White House official confirmed that peace talks are now on hold following the President's announcement.
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