11.04.2026 16:03
Negotiation talks have begun in Pakistan to make the ceasefire between Iran and the USA permanent. After the delegations met through Pakistani mediators in the first round, a trilateral meeting was held.
The war that began with the US-Israel attacks on Iran on February 28 has led to discussions between Tehran-Washington for a permanent ceasefire in Pakistan following the temporary ceasefire achieved on April 8.
The parties held separate meetings with Pakistani officials "to resolve the issues in between" before direct talks. After these meetings, a trilateral meeting between the US, Iran, and Pakistan was initiated.
IRAN: WE HAVE SUBMITTED A 10-POINT PROPOSAL
The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Iran's 10-point proposal was conveyed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
WHO IS IN THE DELEGATIONS?
In today's talks, the US side is represented by a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance. The delegation also includes White House Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The Iranian side is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Secretary General of the Defense Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, and some members of parliament are also participating in the talks.
SEPARATE MEETINGS WITH SHAHBAZ SHARIF
Both delegations met separately with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan before the official meeting. Sharif first met with the Iranian negotiation delegation. Immediately after, Vice President JD Vance, leading the US delegation, met with Shahbaz Sharif.
IRAN'S RED LINES
According to Iranian state television, the Tehran administration's "red lines" were conveyed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Accordingly, Iran's priorities include control over the Strait of Hormuz, payment of war reparations, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a comprehensive ceasefire across the region.
TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN INCLUDING ISRAEL
Following the attacks initiated by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28, which turned into a war with Iran's retaliations and attacks on some regional countries, US President Donald Trump announced on April 8 at around 01:30 that he accepted the ceasefire.
Trump stated that they accepted a two-week ceasefire on the condition of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, that they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and that this serves as a viable basis for negotiations.
The Iranian National Security High Council, which stated that "Iran has achieved its objectives in the war," also reported that the final negotiations are aimed to be concluded in Islamabad within a maximum of 15 days.
Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt have made intense efforts for the continuation and resolution of the message exchange between the US and Iran.
The Israeli government, which announced its support for the temporary ceasefire, continues its attacks on Lebanon, arguing that the issue of Lebanon is not included in the agreement.