JD Vance Warns, Iran Raises Stakes as 'Nervous' Pakistan Hosts Talks

With no clarity yet over a potential middle ground, all eyes are on the high-stakes U.S-Iran talks likely to commence on Saturday. While U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran not to 'play', Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf issued two pre-conditions for commencing negotiations. Pakistan's role is also under the scanner as it is hosting a high-ranking U.S. official like JD Vance after a gap of 15 years.