US-Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan

Negotiators from Washington and Tehran are convening in the Pakistani capital for the first direct diplomatic contact between the adversaries in over four decades.

The talks, brokered by Pakistan, seek to solidify a fragile ceasefire that has been strained by continued Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is joined by senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, signaling the Trump administration's commitment to a negotiated settlement.

However, the success of the summit remains uncertain as both sides navigate deep-seated mistrust and conflicting regional priorities, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.