Trump says Iran deal could happen 'quickly' as Pakistan readies talks: What to know
Trump says Iran deal could happen 'quickly' as Pakistan readies talks: What to know
A source familiar with the plans told Al-Monitor that the US delegation will travel to Islamabad soon.
Rosaleen Carroll
Apr 20, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance (C) walks with Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir (L), and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after arriving for talks with Iranian officials on April 11, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan. — Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington’s naval blockade on Iranian shipping is “destroying Iran,” as a US delegation is expected to depart for a second round of talks in Islamabad soon amid signs from Pakistani officials that Iran is expected to participate.
In a Truth Social post, Trump rejected reports that he was under pressure to secure a deal. “I read the Fake News saying that I am under ‘pressure’ to make a Deal. THIS IS NOT TRUE! I am under no pressure whatsoever, although, it will all happen, relatively quickly,”........
