Trump seeks to impose conditions on Iran and JD Vance leads new negotiation in Pakistan

The Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, left this Friday for Pakistan to lead a new round of talks with Iran, within the framework of the diplomatic offensive promoted by President Donald Trump to force the Iranian regime to accept favorable peace conditions for the West.

Before taking off from Joint Base Andrews, Vance made it clear that the White House maintains its willingness to negotiate, but without abandoning the policy of maximum pressure promoted by Trump.

“We are going to try to maintain a positive negotiation,” the vice president told reporters.

The diplomatic mission comes after the forceful military and economic pressure exerted by Washington significantly weakened Tehran's international position and forced the Iranian regime to return to the dialogue table.

Trump maintains total pressure on Iran

Vance remarked that the United States is willing to move towards a diplomatic solution only if Iran shows real willingness

to cooperate.

“If Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are willing to extend an open hand,” he said.

However, he warned that the Trump administration will not allow delaying maneuvers or deception by the Islamic regime.

“If they try to trick us, the negotiating team won't be

very responsive.”

The statement reflects the doctrine that Trump has maintained since his return to the White House: peace through strength, combining diplomatic openness with constant military and economic pressure.

Washington seeks to curb the Iranian nuclear program

The proposal presented by the United States includes 15 strategic points, focused on neutralizing the Iranian regime's main threats

to global stability.

Among Washington's main objectives are:

• Total control over Iranian enriched uranium

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• The dismantling of sensitive nuclear capabilities.

• The full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Security guarantees for international navigation.

The Trump administration considers it key to regain effective control over the strait to protect global trade and prevent Tehran from continuing to use that waterway as a tool for geopolitical extortion.

Trump seeks to restore stability in the Middle East

Negotiations are also part of Trump's broader strategy to reorder the Middle East after months of conflict

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The White House seeks to:

• Curb the expansion of Iranian influence in the region

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• Weaken terrorist organizations backed by Tehran.

• Ensure the security of strategic allies such as Israel.

Restoring stability in international energy markets.

Administration officials believe that the combination of economic pressure, selective military offensive and controlled negotiation has placed Iran in a much weaker position than months ago.

Pakistan shields itself to host the summit. The

meetings will take place in Islamabad, under very strict

security measures.

As it transpired:

• The Pakistani government declared

an extraordinary public holiday.

• Military forces were deployed throughout the capital.

• Hotels and diplomatic areas were secured.

Traffic was restricted in multiple strategic sectors.

The format of the talks will be indirect, with both delegations in separate rooms and mediators transferring proposals between the parties.

Trump is betting on closing another diplomatic triumph

The White House believes that these negotiations could turn into another foreign policy success for Trump, who has already reinforced U.S. leadership in multiple international settings since his return to power

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As Iran faces growing internal and external difficulties, Washington comes to the table from a position of strength, expecting to impose conditions that benefit the United States and its allies.

The Republican administration maintains that any agreement must ensure that the Iranian regime cannot re-pose a nuclear threat or destabilize the region through terrorism or maritime blockades.