US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions
Summary
Senior US and Iranian officials met in Islamabad for high-level peace talks to end their six-week conflict, amid Iran's demands on Lebanon and sanctions, and ongoing tensions in the region.
Key Points
- Senior US and Iranian leaders met in Islamabad for negotiations aimed at ending the six-week conflict.
- Iran demands commitments on Lebanon ceasefire and sanctions removal before talks can begin.
- The talks mark the highest-level US-Iran engagement since 1979 and potentially their first direct negotiations since 2015.
- Fighting continues in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains despite a US-declared ceasefire.
