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Iran, US to Hold Peace Talks Overshadowed by Mutual Mistrust

The delegations are split over Lebanon, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran saying talks depend on a ceasefire and asset relief.

  • On Saturday, United States and Iranian delegations convened in Islamabad for peace talks, with security tight at the Serena Hotel venue for the "Islamabad Talks."
  • President Donald Trump demanded the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a condition for talks, while Iran insisted on a truce in Lebanon and unfreezing of assets for the Islamabad Talks to proceed.
  • Vice President Vance leads the United States delegation with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Vance warned, "if they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive."
  • Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated Israel "agreed to begin formal peace negotiations" with the Lebanese government but refused to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
  • Negotiators face a "make or break" stage in resolving complex issues, with Trump vowing to ensure the Islamic republic cannot obtain a nuclear weapon "with or without" Iran's cooperation.
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