How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
The United States and Iran held direct, high-level ceasefire talks in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday. Over 10,000 security personnel were deployed as Iranian and American delegations arrived at Serena Hotel. US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led negotiations. Iran demanded ceasefire inclusion for Lebanon and unfreezing of assets from US sanctions. Pakistan facilitated talks as neutral mediator with regional relationships.
Key Entities
United StatesIranPakistanIslamabadJD VanceMohammad Bagher GhalibafShahbaz SharifSerena HotelLebanonNur Khan Air Base