US-Iran negotiation: Trump goes tight-lipped after journalist asks if Vance heading to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The US President Donald Trump went silent after a journalist questioned the 47^th president regarding the Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Pakistan, which is playing its role as mediator of the US-Iran negotiation deal.

When pressed by journalists, the president refused to comment, ignoring the question regarding Vance’s visit to Islamabad. The world is actively involved in the peace process of these states, as Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan will lead the US-Iran peace deal.

Meanwhile, the White House has confirmed that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, as backchannel diplomacy intensifies over the escalating conflict involving Iran.

“These are highly sensitive diplomatic matters, and the United States will not conduct negotiations through the media,” a White House statement said, underscoring the secrecy surrounding ongoing contacts.

“The situation is evolving rapidly, and any speculation regarding a possible meeting should not be considered final,” it added, cautioning against reports of imminent talks or high-level meetings.

The confirmation comes amid a surge in behind-the-scenes diplomatic activity aimed at defusing tensions in the Middle East, where a conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fourth week, raising fears of a broader regional war.