US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad amid fragile ceasefire

Senior US and Iranian officials have held their highest-level talks since 1979 in Islamabad, aiming to end a six-week conflict and stabilise global energy flows.

The meeting, involving US Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, follows a two-week ceasefire. However, disputes over control and access to the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.

• The US military reported initial steps to clear mines, while Iran denied any US naval transit.

• Tehran is seeking asset releases, reparations, and regional ceasefire commitments.

• Limited tanker movement has resumed following the ceasefire agreement.

President Donald Trump stated the U.S. aims to restore free navigation and curb Iran’s nuclear programme.

Talks are expected to continue, though both sides have signalled ongoing mistrust and cautious engagement.

ℹ️ Reuters

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance, walks with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad Natalie A. Baker, and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS
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