Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation in negotiations with Iran in Islamabad in an effort to end the six-week-long conflict.

The meeting took place on the afternoon of April 11 local time at the Serena Hotel. The U.S. delegation included Mr. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. Earlier, JD Vance warned Iran and brought a tough message from Washington. Details are limited due to security requirements.

The format of the dialogue has not yet been agreed upon. U.S. officials stated that a face-to-face meeting is not necessarily required, while Pakistani officials said both sides would sit in the same room. If this occurs, it would be the first direct contact between the U.S. and Iran since 2015.

The two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan remains in a fragile state. Neither side has conceded on core demands, even though the U.S. issued a 15-point proposal to end the war in an attempt to save the regional situation.

The Iranian side, led by Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared they would only continue discussions if Israel ceases hostilities in Lebanon and frozen Iranian assets are released.

President Donald Trump has continuously posted about the negotiation process, claiming that Iran has “no leverage.” He also accused Tehran of using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressure and demanded that the adversary soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a deal.

Earlier in the day, Mr. Vance met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Pakistani leader expressed hope that the talks would pave the way for long-term regional stability.

The outcome of the dialogue in the coming hours will determine the future course of the conflict.

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