High-stakes peace talks in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance is leading the American delegation in Islamabad, marking a pivotal moment in the six-week-old conflict that has rattled global energy markets.

The talks represent the highest-level direct engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acting as a key mediator.

Major sticking points include Iran's demand for sanctions relief and a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while the U.S. seeks the release of detainees and the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite the historic nature of the meeting, both sides remain far apart on core security concerns as regional violence continues to threaten the temporary truce.