11.04.2026 13:30
Negotiation talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The heads of the delegations from both sides met with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif. Pakistani diplomatic sources stated regarding the latest situation, "Intensive efforts are underway for direct negotiations. If a direct meeting does not take place, negotiations will be conducted indirectly."
After 40 days of war, the delegations from the United States and Iran, who went to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for negotiations, met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif before the official talks.
FIRST MEETING WITH THE IRANIAN DELEGATION
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif first met with the Iranian negotiation delegation. Iranian officials announced that after this meeting, the United States agreed to release Iran's frozen funds.
US DELEGATION ALSO MET WITH SHAHBAZ SHARIF
The White House announced that Vice President JD Vance, who is leading the US delegation, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The demands of both sides are being communicated to each other indirectly. If an agreement is reached on these demands, the main talks are expected to start at 15:00 Turkey time.
PAKISTAN: EFFORTS FOR DIRECT MEETINGS CONTINUE
In a statement from Pakistani diplomatic sources, it was stated, "Intense efforts are underway for direct negotiations. If a direct meeting does not take place, negotiations will be conducted indirectly and will last only 1 day."
WHO IS IN THE DELEGATIONS?
In today's meetings, the US side will be 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 Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, and some members of parliament will also participate in the talks. It is still unclear whether the parties will meet directly or indirectly.
WHAT'S ON THE TABLE?
In the talks, in addition to Washington's 15-point proposal focusing on Iran's enriched uranium and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a 10-point plan demanding control of the strait, transit fees for ships passing through the strait, the cessation of all regional military operations, and the lifting of all sanctions is expected to be discussed.
One of the important topics of the talks is Lebanon. Israel's continued attacks targeting Hezbollah after the ceasefire came into effect raised questions about whether negotiations would take place. Iran's insistence that the ceasefire also includes Lebanon will be one of the key points to be discussed.