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Friday, April 10, 2026

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.

"This is a big deal for JD. He is going to the Super Bowl," one U.S. official told Axios. Why it matters: 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.

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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 | Reply

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 | Reply

This Threat and TACO Strategery is pure stable genius!

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

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

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

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 | Reply

This Negotiation may be the Last time:

www.youtube.com

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

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

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-10 11:07 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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

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

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 | Reply

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

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

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