Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for US ceasefire talks

Senior Iranian officials head to Pakistan as fragile truce holds and Washington prepares for first direct negotiations under Islamabad mediation

By Abdullahi Yusuf

A high-level Iranian delegation has arrived in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad to take part in critical ceasefire negotiations with the United States, following a fragile two-week truce aimed at halting the ongoing war.

The delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, landed in Islamabad ahead of talks expected to begin over the weekend, according to reports.

The negotiations are part of a broader diplomatic push to stabilize the region after weeks of intense conflict between Iran and US-backed forces, which has caused widespread casualties and disruption.

The United States is expected to be represented by Vice President JD Vance, alongside senior officials, as both sides attempt their first direct engagement under Pakistan’s mediation.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary in the crisis, hosting the talks in Islamabad amid heightened security and international attention, with hopes of extending the temporary ceasefire into a more durable agreement.

However, uncertainty still surrounds the process, with conflicting reports emerging over the timing and conditions of Iran’s participation, even as diplomatic efforts continue to gain momentum.

The talks come at a critical moment, as tensions remain high across the region and parallel conflicts, particularly in Lebanon, threaten to derail the fragile ceasefire before any lasting agreement can be reached.

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