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US–Iran Peace Talks Begin in Pakistan
High-level peace talks between the United States and Iran have officially started in Islamabad, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role.
According to reports, this marks the most significant engagement between Washington and Tehran since the Iranian Revolution.
Before the formal talks began, the Iranian delegation held internal strategy meetings to prepare their agenda. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the situation.
Senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, also held meetings with Sharif ahead of the negotiations.
The talks are being held at the Serena Hotel Islamabad under tight security, with delegations from both countries present.
The US delegation includes key figures such as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described these discussions as “make-or-break”, aimed at strengthening a fragile ceasefire announced on April 8 and addressing broader regional security concerns.
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the outcome of the talks will depend on the US approach. He suggested that a positive result is possible if negotiations are balanced, but warned that failure could lead to increased tensions and further conflict.
