Pakistan Brokers US-Iran Ceasefire, Hosts Peace Talks Led By JD Vance And Mohammad Ghalibaf

Pakistan has emerged as the mediator in the US-Iran peace talks, hosting negotiations in Islamabad after brokering a two-week ceasefire.

“We're going to turn now to the situation on the ground in Lebanon where the war still rages on”

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The talks are set to be led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

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Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been credited with helping broker the ceasefire.

Iran and Pakistan insist the ceasefire covers Lebanon, while the US and Israel say it does not.

The streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown, with a public holiday declared and security beefed up.

The US presented a 15-point proposal demanding Iran dismantle nuclear facilities and halt uranium enrichment.

Iran countered with a 10-point plan emphasizing sovereignty and retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's plan included recognition of its right to enrich uranium, a demand Washington had ruled out.

The fate of Lebanon and Hezbollah remained a major sticking point.

Trump warned the US was reloading warships and would strike if talks failed.

Control over the Strait of Hormuz emerged as a critical issue.

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Iran demanded full control and sought to charge fees on vessels transiting the Persian Gulf.

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

Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire was contested.

Israel launched its heaviest bombardment of Lebanon since the war began.

Skepticism about the talks' prospects was widespread.

Iran's parliament speaker said a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets were preconditions.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz had caused the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history.

Trump warned that if Iran failed to fulfill its commitments to reopen the strait, the ceasefire would end.

The talks represented a high-stakes gamble to end a war that had left thousands dead.