The United States and Iran have commenced direct peace talks in Islamabad, marking their first formal engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The development was confirmed on Saturday as delegations from both countries gathered in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for high-level negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions.
The US delegation is being led by Vice President JD Vance, who held preliminary talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the meeting.
On the Iranian side, senior officials including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also met with Mr Sharif prior to the negotiations.
The negotiations come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with global stakeholders closely monitoring developments that could influence regional stability and security.
Historic engagement
The talks represent a major diplomatic breakthrough, being the first direct engagement between Washington and Tehran in decades following years of strained relations.
The longstanding tensions date back to the 1979 revolution, which fundamentally reshaped Iran’s political landscape and its ties with the West.
Iran’s position
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed support for the country’s delegation, affirming their readiness to defend national interests.
“The delegation will negotiate bravely in defence of the country’s interests,” he said.
He added that the government remains committed to serving its citizens regardless of the outcome of the talks.
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