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What to Watch for as Vance Heads for Negotiations With Iran

US has two chief options: use military force again or cut a deal.
Vice President JD Vance heads to Air Force Two on his way to Pakistan.Photographer: Jacquelyn Martin/Getty Images via Getty Images North America

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As I write this, Vice President JD Vance is on a plane heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, to start negotiations with Iran over an end to the conflict. To say a lot is riding on it is a major understatement, especially as both sides begin to stake out positions ahead of the peace talks.