Vice President JD Vance is warning Iran not to “play” the United States as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war, according to a report from the Associated Press.
Vance said he believes the talks with Iran will be “positive,” but added that if Tehran attempts to manipulate the U.S., the negotiating team will not be receptive. He made the remarks before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, April 10, 2026, for an expected departure to Pakistan.
The trip comes as President Donald Trump extended an Iran cease-fire before its deadline expired, citing divisions among Iranian leadership about how to proceed and saying he wanted to offer them more time to negotiate.
Vance’s journey to Pakistan follows a tense weekend of diplomatic activity surrounding the Iran talks, with live updates indicating he was expected to head to the country for truce negotiations after a period of heightened strain between the two nations.
The Associated Press report includes a series of photographs showing Vance walking to, boarding, and departing from Air Force Two ahead of the mission, all taken at Joint Base Andrews on April 10, 2026.
The diplomatic effort underscores the ongoing U.S. Push to de-escalate tensions with Iran through direct engagement, even as internal divisions within the Iranian government complicate the path to a resolution.
