President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Iran as Vice President JD Vance traveled to Pakistan for talks to end the war, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz’s effective closure looming over diplomatic efforts.

President Donald Trump says the only reason the Iranians are alive today “is to negotiate,” as he sends Vice President JD Vance overseas to work on a resolution to the war

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are arriving in Pakistan ahead of high stakes talks on the war. The meetings could lead either to a long-term peace or more fighting.

President Donald Trump speaks about what a good deal would look like in Iran live from Joint Base Andrews.

Vice President JD Vance is headed to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with Iranian officials aimed at ending the war. This comes as President Trump continues to blast Tehran over access to the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Iran prepared for direct talks in Pakistan with the Strait of Hormuz still effectively shut and Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire, complicating efforts to turn a fragile truce into lasting peace.

Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf announced the holdup in a statement on X, following conflicting reports on whether an Iranian delegation would be attending Saturday’s talks in Pakistan

President Donald Trump said he was “optimistic” about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks.