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US Vp Vance Spoke to Intermediaries About Iran Conflict as Recently as Tuesday, Source Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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As of Tuesday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance privately engaged Pakistan intermediaries regarding the Iran conflict—signaling Trump’s openness to a ceasefire conditioned on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and warning Iran of consequences if no deal is struck.
US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says
Vice President Vance's Diplomatic Efforts in the Iran Conflict
By Steve Holland
Recent Communications with Intermediaries
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters, a sign of his expanding role in efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
Signals from the Trump Administration
At President Donald Trump's direction, Vance signaled privately that Trump was open to a ceasefire as long as certain U.S. demands were met, the source told Reuters on Wednesday.
Stern Message to Tehran
Vance also delivered what the source described as a "stern message" that Trump was impatient, warning there would be growing pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to a deal.
Role of Pakistan as an Intermediary
Pakistan has been acting as an intermediary between the United States and Iran, the source said.
Vance's Expanding Role and Political Positioning
Vance has taken a greater role in trying to negotiate an end to the war, now in its fifth week. Widely viewed as a potential successor to Trump in the 2028 presidential election, Vance has taken a cautious approach on the conflict, reflecting his long-held skepticism of prolonged U.S. military involvement overseas.
Key Negotiators in the Process
The source said the team that Trump has said are involved in negotiations - Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner - remain involved.
Potential U.S. Actions and Ceasefire Prospects
Trump has warned the U.S. would attack Iranian infrastructure but has delayed launching such attacks on Iran's power grid until April 6 in hopes of reaching a deal with Tehran.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis, Colleen Jenkins and Nia Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •Vance expanded his diplomatic role by contacting Pakistan intermediaries to explore ending the Iran war, seen as more acceptable by Tehran than previous envoys (apnews.com).
- •Trump, via Vance, offered a possible ceasefire if the Strait of Hormuz reopened and warned Iran of increasing infrastructure pressure if talks faltered (al-monitor.com).
- •Pakistan’s mediation has intensified amid the five‑week‑old conflict, with Islamabad leveraging its ties to both sides to facilitate back‑channel diplomacy (apnews.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about US VP Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says
1What role is US Vice President JD Vance playing in the Iran conflict?
JD Vance is actively negotiating through intermediaries, including Pakistan, to broker an end to the Iran conflict.
2Who is acting as an intermediary between the US and Iran?
Pakistan is serving as an intermediary in the negotiations between the United States and Iran.
3What are the main US demands in the Iran conflict negotiations?
The US, under Trump's direction, demands a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
4Has the US threatened action if Iran does not comply?
Yes, JD Vance conveyed a warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached.
5When is Trump delaying potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure?
President Trump has delayed possible attacks on Iran's power grid until April 6, pending negotiation outcomes.
