Saturday, April 11, 2026

Vice President Vance Leads Iran Talks

Vice President Vance left Friday for Pakistan and the biggest challenge of his career: negotiating a deal with Iran to solve the nuclear dispute and end the war.

Posted by Corky at 10:32 AM | 56 COMMENTS | permalink

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Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish reut.rs/4dGsco6

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-- Reuters (@reuters.com) Apr 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM

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"While the meeting itself is historic " the most high-level engagement between U.S. and Iranian officials since 1979 " the chances for success appear low. Both sides know the risk of failure is renewed war, but have clashing visions for peace.

"We still don't agree on what we are negotiating about," another U.S. official said.
The countries have spent the lead-up to the talks accusing each other of ceasefire violations. The Iranians threatened not to show up at all, though state media later reported they'd touched down in Islamabad.

While Vance was in the air, Trump made a thinly veiled threat to kill Iran's leaders if they don't play ball."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-10 10:27 PM

Trump made a thinly veiled threat to kill Iran's leaders if they don't play ball.

A tactic that has proven super effective thus far.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-10 10:35 PM

This Threat and TACO Strategery is pure stable genius!

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-10 10:45 PM

Former President George W. Bush is thinking, "Wow, these guys are idiots".

#4 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-10 10:47 PM

Taco Don is making GW look Bush League as far as stupid geopolitics goes.

"Here, George, hold my beer!"

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-10 10:52 PM

This Negotiation may be the Last time:

www.youtube.com

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-10 11:02 PM

Former President Richard M. Nixon is thinking, "Wow... these guys are slimeballs".

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-10 11:07 PM

The Zombie Al Capone is thinkin', 'Wow, I shoulda gone into politics!".

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-10 11:43 PM

Lewzer is now saying the Strait will be open "soon".

I assume that by "soon", he means "in two weeks"?

#9 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-10 11:48 PM

He ain't Tom Brady. And ---- Tom Brady.

#10 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-11 12:07 AM

Our starting QB for the Superbowl:

#11 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-11 01:14 AM

*** Former IAEA Head: "Israel Will Try to Block US-Iran Peace Deal" ***

""The most important thing Israel will work on by all means is eliminating any chances for peace between Iran and America."

Source: Israel Needs Constant Enemy to Distract World from Its Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians

#12 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-11 04:02 AM

At least he's actually part of the administragion, unlike the other two s*^%bags who have been "negotiating" so far.

How much you want bet we get back to the conditions of the Obama nuke deal and these idiots act like they've don't something substantive and historic instead of breaking something and replacing it because they're arrogant morons.

#13 | Posted by jpw at 2026-04-11 05:18 AM

JayVee is not a negotiator. He's a Yale DEI grad pontificator sent on a fool's errand by his boss, who just got his ample arse handed to him by ... himself.

#14 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-04-11 05:46 AM

I don't know how the Iranian leaders are so Brave.

Israel with American connivance will probably kill them.

No Honor among Thieves,Trump and Bibi aren't brave enough to show up themselves.

#15 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-04-11 09:20 AM

Poor Couchlover Vance has to be in the presence of the very brown Muslim people he despises.

Imagine being a Master Race White Republican, then having to beg the smelly Pakistanis for help.

This is what I voted for.
--Boaz

#16 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-11 10:59 AM

2026: The Steamrolling of the United States

#17 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-04-11 11:22 AM

Poor Couchlover Vance has to be in the presence of the very brown Muslim people he despises.
Imagine being a Master Race White Republican, then having to beg the smelly Pakistanis for help.

#18 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-11 11:28 AM

Imagine being a Master Race White Republican, then having to beg the smelly Pakistanis for help.

Imagine the meltdown when Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

#19 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-11 12:58 PM

Begging Pakistan for help.
Pakistan.

Congratulations, Republicans.
You built that!

P.S. where is ------ when we need him?

#20 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-11 01:27 PM

@#1 ... "We still don't agree on what we are negotiating about," another U.S. official said. ...

It looks as if Pres Trump realized that he lost the achievement of his goals (whatever they were) when he started this war and now, since the war was starting to drag on, he is looking for a way to pin the blame for a potential loss on someone else.

Enter stage right ... VP Vance ...


#21 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-11 01:47 PM

Sound like Vance has failed. No Peace Prize for you.

#22 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-11 10:53 PM

Vance says he came "in good faith", but adds the US needs to see a "fundamental commitment" from Iran to not develop nuclear weapons - the vice-president is now leaving Pakistan.

#23 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-11 10:55 PM

According to Flightradar, AF2 lifted out of Islamabad then turned off the transponder. I wonder if it will go straight to Tel Aviv?

#24 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-11 11:14 PM

Two USAF SAM flights showing over Uzbekistan now... the other one must be Jarvanka's flight.

#25 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-11 11:53 PM

Hmmm. Both aircraft over Turkmenistan headed due west. Certainly not doing a great circle back to the US.

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-12 12:57 AM

@#23 ... Vance says he came "in good faith" ...

Did he?

Or did he just go to the peace talks with The List of what Pres Trump seems to want today?

Iran seems to have learned something from China's negotiations with pres trump.


#27 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-12 01:04 AM

Vance says no agreement made, while Iran expects more talks in Pakistan
www3.nhk.or.jp

... US Vice President JD Vance says his delegation will come home to the United States without an agreement. Vance was speaking to reporters on Sunday after talks with Iranian officials at a hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

Vance said: "We've had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That's the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America."

Before Vance spoke to reporters, the Iranian government posted on social media that negotiations will continue despite remaining differences between Tehran and Washington. Tehran, in effect, is expecting continued discussions on Sunday as proposed by Pakistan, the mediator of the talks. ...


#28 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-12 01:17 AM

Trump downplays Iran negotiations, says deal makes no difference'
apnews.com

... Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed military victory against Iran and downplayed the importance of ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving Vice President JD Vance because "regardless what happens we win." ...

#29 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-12 01:20 AM

Trump downplays Iran negotiations, says deal makes no difference'

Of course he does. Vance is the only person he can't fire.

#30 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-12 01:28 AM

So, now Trump is blockading a strait Iran is already blockading.

Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks stumble

MIAMI/ISLAMABAD, April 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire.

www.reuters.com

#31 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-04-12 11:39 AM

Looks like he did to the negotiations what he did to that couch.

#32 | Posted by morris at 2026-04-12 05:58 PM

American,

"So, now Trump is blockading a strait Iran is already blockading."

The US is clearing a path and reopening it.

And the US isn't going to let Iran operate like pirates running a toll booth.

#33 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 06:34 PM

American,

The first time Iran takes action against a ship, Trump has already said the response won't be limited.

I believe it.

That waterway is an international passage.

It's not theirs to control.

#34 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 06:39 PM

And the posters on this site who side with Iran are ignoring what that strait means to the entire global economy.

It must be safely free to use.

#35 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 06:43 PM

Oh, so it must ours to control?

Hopefully Trump never tells you to jump in front of a speeding train.

#36 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-12 07:06 PM

Corky,

Trump wants its rename the Strait of Hormuz to the Donald Trump Freedom Passage.

#37 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 08:50 PM

messed up...try again.

Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz to the Donald Trump Freedom Passage.

#38 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 08:51 PM

It's not theirs to control.

It is so long as it's within missile range.

#39 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-12 09:01 PM

Corky,
Trump wants its rename the Strait of Hormuz to the Donald Trump Freedom Passage.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-12 08:50 PM | Reply

Hahahahaha that's hilarious BillJohnson.

#40 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-04-12 09:02 PM

Donald Trump Freedom Passage.
#37 | Posted by BillJohnson

But this war is thirteen years old yet!

#41 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-13 12:49 AM

that strait means to the entire global economy.
It must be safely free to use.

#35 | Posted by BillJohnson

All of a sudden, BillJohnson is concerned with the commons. Hilarious.

#42 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-04-13 08:49 AM

Db,

"BillJohnson is concerned with the commons"

You can't assume that from my post.

I'm talking about Iran having the ability to choke off a major portion of the world's oil supply.

That's basic supply and demand and it impacts the entire global economy.

#43 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-13 05:12 PM

"I'm talking about Iran having the ability to choke off a major portion of the world's oil supply."

Hey Einstein,

The a United States is the one choking off a major portion of the world's oil supply. Not Iran.

If you don't like Iran -- or the United States for that matter -- having the ability to choke off a major portion of the world's oil supply, then don't be so dependent on oil.

#44 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-13 06:11 PM

Snoofy,

Are really that biased and blind you can't see the big picture?

Apparently so.

#45 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-13 06:28 PM

Snoofy,

Answer if you want, but I won't reply.

#46 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-13 06:31 PM

If I were Iran I'd tell Trump to pound sand.

#47 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-04-13 06:33 PM

Are really that biased and blind you can't see the big picture?
#45 | Posted by BillJohnson

Tell me the Big Picture, Einstein.

#48 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-13 06:37 PM

If I were Iran I'd tell Trump to pound sand.

They did.

#49 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-13 06:38 PM

I won't reply.
#46 | Posted by BillJohnson

If you had any spine, you would address the thread where Trump posted an image of himself as Jesus.

#50 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-13 06:48 PM

Bill has no spine.

#51 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-04-13 07:05 PM

@#47 ... Answer if you want, but I won't reply. ...

... so, admitting ya got nothin'?



#52 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-13 07:21 PM

@#49 ... They did. ...

So far, that seems to be what Iran has been saying to Pres trump.

And it also appears to have put Pres Trump in retreat-mode (a.k.a., looking for an exit ramp).

#53 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-13 07:23 PM

Alex,

"Bill has no spine."

Conversations with Snoofy nearly always transition to personal attacks.

I said what I wanted to say and don't want to follow-up to discuss his misguided opinion.

Also, if I did respond, he'd likely come back with a strawman and expect a conversation about that.

So...no...I don't have to waste my time on that.

And I have a spine which is why I take this sort of approach these days.

#54 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-04-13 07:36 PM

@#54

So, still admitting ya got nothin'?

#55 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-13 07:55 PM

I said what I wanted to say and don't want to follow-up to
#54 | Posted by BillJohnson

You never make a point.

There's nothing else for me to respond to, other than your own miserable existence.

Doesn't it occur to you that I try to get the details from you, more than anybody else here?

Go talk to a therapist, or a priest, or whoever you feel safe taking to, and ask them why I'm always pushing you to explain yourself.

#56 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-13 11:00 PM

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