The United States and Iran are holding talks to establish lasting peace in West Asia in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA confirmed that three-party talks with the U.S., Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that key issues on the agenda include efforts to implement a ceasefire in Lebanon, the release of Iranian assets held by the US, and discussions on the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has warned that no agreement would be reached if the United States prioritises Israel’s interests during the talks.
The negotiations come as an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and a US delegation led by Vice President J D Vance arrived in Islamabad today for talks to end the hostilities in West Asia.
