JD Vance says Iran must act on peace talks after Pakistan initiative stalls

US Vice President JD Vance said Iran holds the deciding hand in what comes next in the Middle East conflict, as recent peace talks in Pakistan were met with a statement rejecting reports of an ending in failure. Vance's comments come after stalled peace talks between Pakistan and Iran. The US vice president stated that Iran is responsible for taking action to prevent further escalation. Vance's remarks suggest that the onus lies with Iran in resolving the situation.