US and Iran begin peace talks

Vice President JD Vance is leading the American delegation in Islamabad, joined by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to negotiate a resolution to the ongoing war with Iran.

The Iranian team, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has entered the discussions with expressed distrust, emphasizing that a deal depends on the lifting of sanctions and a ceasefire in Lebanon.

While a fragile two-week truce remains in place, the negotiations face immediate hurdles as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah targets.

These historic trilateral meetings represent a 'make-or-break' moment for regional stability and the global economy, which has been battered by surging inflation and fuel shortages.