US and Iran convene in Islamabad for indirect talks amid fragile ceasefire

Islamabad hosts indirect negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday, marking the first formal dialogue since a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan. Delegations from both nations arrived under heightened global anticipation yet tempered expectations. The US team, led by Vice President JD Vance, includes key officials such as negotiator Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iran, while not officially confirming, is expected to send Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohamm