US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dan Sabbagh, Shah Meer Baloch, William Christou and Hannah Ellis-PetersenApril 11, 2026 at 06:59 PM

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The US and Iran have begun direct peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, the first high-level meeting between the two countries since 1979. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, are led by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir also present. Initial discussions focused on security, finance, and the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian demands for a Lebanon ceasefire, reparations, and asset unblocking. The US has cautioned against manipulation. These talks follow previous failed negotiations in Geneva and ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is hosting a dinner for the negotiating teams.

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The US was “now starting the process of clearing out the strait of Hormuz”.

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Iran’s negotiators are headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi.

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JD Vance is leading the American delegation.

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US and Iranian officials were “sitting directly at the same table”.

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Peace talks between Iran and the US began in Islamabad.

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Hezbollah ×240% Asim Munir 50% Lebanon ×350% Shehbaz Sharif ×250% Donald Trump 50% Abbas Araghchi 60% Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf 60% JD Vance ×370% Islamabad ×370% Pakistan ×780% United States ×890% Iran ×690%

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peace talks 100% us iran relations 90% islamabad 80% pakistan 70% negotiations 60% lebanon 50% ceasefire 50% finance 40% strait of hormuz 40% security 40%