Vance pulled from Iran talks

The U.S. delegation will now be led by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as they attempt to secure a deal before the ceasefire expires.

Trump's move has been characterized by some as a 'humiliating' benching of Vance, who has faced a difficult week of political setbacks.

While the White House maintains the decision was purely logistical, it has fueled speculation about internal tensions within the administration.

The talks in Islamabad are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a full-scale resumption of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.