US and Iran begin historic talks

Vice President JD Vance is leading the American delegation in Pakistan for high-stakes negotiations aimed at permanently ending the six-week-old conflict with Iran.

These discussions represent the most significant face-to-face diplomatic engagement between the two adversaries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Key points of contention include Iran's demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor.

Despite the historic nature of the meeting, both sides have expressed deep mutual mistrust as regional violence continues to threaten the stability of the current truce.