The Vance Daily

The Vance Daily - April 12, 2026

Vice President JD Vance returned to the United States without securing a ceasefire agreement after 21 hours of marathon negotiations with Iranian representatives in Pakistan.

Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Vance announced that nuclear arms remained a key sticking point preventing any deal between the US and Iran after extensive negotiations in Islamabad.

Tehran Rejects US Terms: Iran's parliament speaker stated the US was unable to gain Tehran's trust in the talks, with Iranian officials blaming America for the failure of the ceasefire negotiations.

Vance Popularity Drops: New polling data shows the Vice President's approval ratings have fallen to historic lows amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Trump Consultation During Talks: Vance reportedly made dozens of phone calls to former President Trump throughout the 21-hour negotiation period in Pakistan.

Hungary Election Tests Trump Influence: Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a challenging election that observers view as a test of Trump's continuing global political reach.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian and Times of India emphasize the talks' failure and focus on Iran's distrust of US negotiators. Right-leaning sources such as NDTV and Just The News highlight Vance's consultations with Trump during negotiations and frame Iran as rejecting reasonable American terms.

Another challenging day for the Vice President on the international stage.