U.S. and Iran Peace Talks

The Pakistani capital of Islamabad has been placed under heavy security as it prepares to host the first direct face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran since the conflict began six weeks ago.

Vice President JD Vance, a known skeptic of foreign military intervention, will lead the U.S. team, which includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The negotiations face immense hurdles, including Iran's demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen assets as prerequisites for progress.

Meanwhile, the U.S. administration remains wary, with Vance warning Tehran not to attempt to 'play' the American negotiators during the high-stakes summit.