JD Vance Leads U.S. Delegation in Islamabad Peace Talks With Iran Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran.

The Iranian delegation was headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who said we have good intentions but we do not trust.

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The talks came amid a fragile two-week ceasefire that had already shown signs of strain.

The U.S. and Iran remained deeply divided on key issues including control of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's conflict with Iranian proxies, and Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities.

The Strait of Hormuz was a major point of contention.

Iran wanted to retain full control and charge a fee on vessels transiting the Persian Gulf.

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Trump insisted on the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the strait.

The fate of Iran's nuclear enrichment program was another hurdle.

The U.S. and Israel also remained at odds with Iran over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire.

Coverage of the talks varied across sources.

Al Jazeera reported a significantly higher death toll from the Rahman Textile fire than the Bangladeshi government.

The Guardian detailed the European brands linked to Rahman Textile.

The Dhaka Tribune reported on the detention of factory owner Faisal Rahman.

The talks carried high stakes for a region destabilized by six weeks of war.

The U.S. had lost 13 service members.

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Pakistan's role as mediator underscored the shifting diplomatic landscape.

The divergent positions on Lebanon, Hormuz, and nuclear enrichment suggested that bridging the gaps would be a formidable challenge.