The World This Week | A fragile ceasefire, a UN resolution vetoed, and a key meeting in China
Indian Express·1h ago·Hope
What Happened
Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan minutes before Trump's deadline expired. Pakistan will host high-level delegations Saturday for 'Islamabad Talks 2026'. US Vice President JD Vance will lead Washington's delegation alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will represent Tehran. Key disagreements persist regarding Iran's nuclear enrichment, missile programs, and Strait of Hormuz control.
Key Entities
IranUnited StatesPakistanDonald TrumpJD VanceAbbas AraghchiStrait of HormuzIslamabad Talks 2026