US-Iran talks set to bring together Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains
Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is leading a delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, the first such meeting since the recent outbreak of war. The talks, brokered by Pakistan, aim to solidify a fragile ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries. The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has preconditions for negotiation, including an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets. Security has been heightened in Islamabad for the meeting, with road closures and residents urged to stay indoors. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the talks as a "make-or-break" moment in shifting from a temporary ceasefire to a lasting settlement.
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AI-ExtractedPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the conflict was entering a “difficult phase”.
Speaker Qalibaf said discussions will only take place if there is an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets.
A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is headed to Pakistan for talks with Iranian representatives.
Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin, including an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon.
The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles as Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire.
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