VANCE TRIP PAUSED AS IRAN STAYS SILENT JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad is on hold after Iran failed to respond to U.S. negotiating terms, pausing talks ahead of the cease-fire deadline. The visit could resume quickly if Tehran replies, but officials want assurance Iran’s team is fully authorized to strike a deal. The delay complicates efforts by Donald Trump to secure a nuclear agreement, as core disputes—uranium enrichment and stockpiles—remain unresolved and military options are still under review.(*Walter Bloomberg)