Mistrust, Confusion Cloud US-Iran Talks

Mistrust, Confusion Cloud US-Iran Talks

April 21, 2026 · 56 min

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The episode discusses the uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations and the potential impact of Vice President JD Vance's travel plans.

The clock is ticking on President Trump's Iran ceasefire deadline. Despite expectations that Vice President JD Vance would travel to Pakistan for round two of negotiations, he remains in Washington. Even if Vance heads to Islamabad, it's uncertain if Iran will turn up. CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson joins the show from Islamabad. Also on today's show: Matt Smith, Director of Commodity Research, Kpler; Ukrainian journalist Olga Rudenko; former US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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