
Iran and the United States held their first direct talks in over a decade in Islamabad on Saturday. Iran stated talks concluded after fourteen hours, with technical teams continuing discussions. The US indicated negotiations remained ongoing past fifteen hours. Key disputes involve the Strait of Hormuz control, uranium stockpile demands, and enrichment levels. Iran has blocked the strait since hostilities began, affecting twenty percent of global energy supplies. Both sides agreed to continue discussions through Pakistan's mediation.