U.S. and Iran begin peace talks

Vice President JD Vance is leading the American delegation in Pakistan, marking his highest-profile assignment since taking office.

The talks aim to solidify a fragile two-week ceasefire, with Iran demanding sanctions relief and a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is pushing for the release of detainees and the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Success remains uncertain as both sides express deep mutual mistrust and trade allegations of ceasefire violations.