Iran Sees JD Vance As One Of The Most 'Anti-War' Figures | What Made Tehran Choose US VP For Talks?

A U.S. delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has left for Islamabad for ceasefire negotiations with Iran. As the world awaits the much-anticipated talks — the outcomes of which could shape global affairs — leaders in Tehran appear to have got their wish of having Vance at the negotiating table.

Iran sees Vance as one of the most anti-war figures in President Donald Trump’s inner circle, Reuters reports, citing one regional official and four people familiar with the talks.

Vance’s reputation, rooted in his political branding, has made Tehran believe that he is the most likely among Trump’s close aides to seek a deal in good faith, the sources revealed.

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However, it remains uncertain whether JD Vance

would adopt a more accommodating negotiating stance than any other representative dispatched by President Trump.

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Trump Decided To Send Vance For Talks

According to the Reuters report, citing a White House official, it was Trump’s decision alone to send Vance to Islamabad for negotiations with Tehran.

However, the final call about whether the deal is acceptable or not rests with the President.

Vance will be accompanied by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Sources say Iranian leaders have expressed distrust in both leaders after previous talks with them on two occasions failed, eventually leading to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

What Is Vance Likely To Gain?

JD Vance, the now Vice President of the U.S. and an early frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, would be entitled to political gains if talks succeed.

However, analysts opine that he is also at a risk of becoming associated with a conflict that has killed thousands and sent the world into a quagmire of disturbed energy supplies, according to the Reuters report.

Indirect Talks In Islamabad?

The U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad will be both indirect and direct, with the two sides expected to agree on the agenda through Pakistani mediators before moving to face-to-face discussions later in the day, CNN reported citing a U.S. official and a regional source.