Vance, Rubio, and Hegset arrived at the White House amid the breakdown of negotiations with Iran

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived at the White House to attend a meeting, while his planned visit to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials remains in doubt. 

Vance was expected to depart for Islamabad on Tuesday morning, but the trip has been put on hold, according to CNN. U.S. officials are currently holding a meeting to determine the next course of action.

Along with Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon Chief Pete Hagset arrived at the White House. The participation of key leaders from the foreign policy and defense departments indicates discussions regarding the crisis situation as the ceasefire with Iran nears its end.

According to media reports, the U.S. administration is awaiting signals from Tehran regarding its readiness for a second round of negotiations. While the Iranian side’s position remains unclear, top U.S. officials are coordinating their steps in Washington. The situation surrounding the diplomatic mission in Pakistan remains tense as the ceasefire is nearing its end.

The current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 22, 2026. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attullah Tarar confirmed that Tehran has yet to respond, despite Islamabad’s efforts to act as a mediator.

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran are at risk of collapse due to the American leader’s public actions. 

Trump expressed his willingness to meet personally with Iran’s new leadership