Pakistan is hosting US–Iran peace talks in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called these talks “make or break” for regional stability and for reopening key routes like the Strait of Hormuz. For security, more than 10,000 personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of this important diplomatic meeting.
The delegation has already reached Pakistan for the discussions. The talks come after signals from US President Donald Trump, who wished Vice President JD Vance luck as he leads the American team. Vance told reporters that he is ready for negotiations but warned that if Iran does not act in “good faith,” the US will not continue talks.
The Iranian side is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The US delegation includes JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
The talks are expected to take place at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad’s high-security Red Zone. Pakistan is hosting the meeting as a neutral ground to support dialogue between both sides.
However, the situation remains uncertain. Iran’s parliament speaker has said that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be agreed before any final negotiations begin. This has created confusion about the final agenda of the talks.
At the same time, Lebanon is also part of wider diplomatic efforts, with separate discussions expected in Washington involving Israeli representatives. But Israel has made it clear that any talks will not include a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Global leaders are hopeful that dialogue in Islamabad may help reduce tensions and open the door for further negotiations in the future.