The 14-day ceasefire expires at 04:50 local time April 22. Iran's parliament advisor calls Trump's extension a ploy for a surprise attack. Treasury Secretary Bessent says Kharg Island oil storage is nearly full and wells will shut down. Vance confirmed he will not travel to Pakistan today.
The United States and Iran held their first high-level engagement since 1979 through Pakistan-brokered proximity talks. Vice President Vance and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf negotiated through intermediaries at Islamabad's Jinnah Convention Center.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf demands a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets before negotiations with the US can begin. Vice President Vance leads the American delegation to Pakistan-brokered talks.