New Delhi, April 19 -- The White House confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American delegation for upcoming talks with Iran in Islamabad, reversing earlier remarks by President Donald Trump that suggested Vance would not travel due to security concerns.

Trump had initially stated that he was sending negotiators to Pakistan to engage Tehran as the current ceasefire nears expiry, but later told ABC News that Vance would not attend. However, a White House official later clarified to AFP that Vance will indeed be part of the delegation.

He will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, all of whom participated in the previous round of talks held on April 11-12.

The negotiations come ...