U.S. Media: Vance to Attend Meeting, Revolutionary Guards Demand Iran Take Hardline Stance

Odaily News Three sources stated that Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad on Tuesday morning to negotiate with Iran on a potential agreement to end the war. While reaching a comprehensive deal on such a tight timeline is highly challenging, Trump might agree to extend the deadline if signs of progress emerge. Throughout Monday, the White House was awaiting a signal from Tehran confirming it would send a negotiation delegation to Islamabad.

An informed source revealed that the Iranian side has been stalling for time. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have apparently pressured the negotiators to insist on a tougher stance—namely, no negotiations unless the U.S. blockade is lifted. The Iranian delegation has been awaiting the green light from the Supreme Leader. According to sources, approval was granted on Monday evening local time. Two sources said Vance will depart on Tuesday morning local time, while a third source indicated he might leave late Monday night. (Jin10)