US-Iran officials meet in Islamabad as Tehran outlines terms for talks - report
US and Iranian officials met in Islamabad with Pakistan mediators as Tehran laid out its red lines, including demands on the Strait of Hormuz, asset releases, and a regional ceasefire.
What Happened
Ceasefire negotiations between delegations of senior officials from the United States and Iran began in Islamabad on Saturday, with Pakistani intermediaries present to aid in the talks. The talks are being held face-to-face between the US and Iranian delegations, Reuters reported, citing a Pakistani source.
Full teams of US experts on subjects relevant to the negotiations are present in Islamabad, with additional experts providing support from Washington, according to a White House official. According to Iranian state media, before the talks began, Iran outlined its "red lines," which it insisted that Washington must accept for negotiations to proceed.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with members of the US delegation, including US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House and Sharif's office said.
Earlier, the Iranian delegation, led by Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, also met with Sharif to determine the timing and manner of possible negotiations, according to local media.
Why It Matters
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