US vice president absence from Iran talks ‘in line with protocol’: Report

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US Vice President JD Vance will not attend talks in Islamabad with Iranian officials, a decision described as standard diplomatic protocol. This absence allows for counterpart-level engagement and potentially mitigates political risk for the administration.

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US Vice President JD Vance is not attending talks in Islamabad in line with standard diplomatic protocol, according to a report. The Washington Post, citing officials, said such meetings are typically conducted between counterparts of similar rank.

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