U.S. and Iran hold tense talks in Pakistan amid nuclear disputes and regional demands

Senior officials from the U.S. and Iran convened in Islamabad to address the longstanding conflict shaping the Middle East. Iran laid out firm demands: a ceasefire in Lebanon, lifting sanctions that have battered its economy, and unlocking frozen assets. Tehran also pressed for recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damages, while insisting on the right to enrich uranium—a sticking point the U.S. categorically rejects. Despite faint signals of compromise on