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High-stakes US-Iran peace talks

High-stakes US-Iran peace talks

The American delegation, which includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, is meeting an Iranian team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Islamabad.

President Trump has described the negotiations as having 'no backup plan,' warning of intensified military action if a permanent deal is not reached.

Tensions remain high as Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, a conflict Iran insists must be resolved alongside the broader war.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif characterized the summit as a 'make or break' moment for regional stability and global energy security.