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When JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for talks on Saturday with Iranian officials, it will fulfill a wish for Tehran’s remaining leaders, some of whom have quietly sought the US vice president to take a lead role in negotiations to end the war, according to several sources familiar with the matter.Iran views Vance as one of the most anti-war figures in President Donald Trump’s inner circle, said one regional official and four people familiar with the talks. That reputation, long a fixture of his political brand, has led Tehran to believe Vance is the most likely among Trump’s close associates to seek a deal in good faith, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic matters.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.There is no indication Vance would adopt a more accommodating negotiating stance than any other representative sent by Trump, who has threatened to renew the US bombing campaign if talks fail.A White House
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