US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Yuanyue Dang,Dewey SimApril 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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Negotiations between the US and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday, aimed at resolving the month-long Middle East conflict under a fragile two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. US Vice-President J.D. Vance is leading the American delegation, while Iran's delegation is headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran has set preconditions for the talks, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen assets. US President Trump has pressured Iran to meet US demands, warning of potential military action if diplomacy fails, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed hope for constructive engagement and a lasting solution to the conflict.

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The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire amid Pakistani mediation efforts.

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US warships are stationed near Iran in preparation for a possible breakdown in negotiations.

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Iran demands a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s frozen assets before negotiations begin.

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Talks between the US and Iran are expected to begin on Saturday morning in Islamabad.

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Vice-President J.D. Vance travelled to Pakistan to lead negotiations to end the Middle East conflict.

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Jared Kushner 40% Steve Witkoff 40% Shehbaz Sharif 50% Ishaq Dar 50% Abbas Araghchi 50% Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ×260% Islamabad ×370% J.D. Vance ×280% Pakistan ×680% Donald Trump ×480% United States ×690% Iran ×890%

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us-iran negotiations 90% ceasefire 80% pakistan mediation 70% middle east conflict 60% iranian demands 60% military action 50% frozen assets 50% strait of hormuz 40%