Vance’s Pakistan trip scrapped in 24 hours? After Trump drama, White House does a desperate u-turn

U.S. President Donald Trump sparks confusion after suggesting JD Vance could be blamed if Iran talks fail, even as security concerns reportedly forced Vance to scale back his Islamabad visit. Despite initial claims, the White House later indicated Vance may still lead negotiations alongside envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. With rising assassination fears, regional tensions, and warnings linked to Iran, the situation highlights growing uncertainty around high-stakes diplomacy.