[CBC News] A senior Iranian delegation held preparatory talks in Pakistan ahead of planned negotiations with the United States, marking a potentially significant turning point in the Middle East.
With Pakistan emerging as a mediator, attention is focused on whether the talks will succeed, since the outcome hinges on Washington’s position and whether it follows through on prior commitments.
The delegation, led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting was framed as a coordination session ahead of substantive negotiations with the United States.
That same morning, U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Islamabad and held a separate meeting with Prime Minister Sharif. Vice President Vance reportedly attended the talks alongside special envoy Steve Wietkoff and Jared Kushner.
According to Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian delegation said it would closely assess the U.S. stance and whether earlier commitments had been honored before making a final decision on whether to take part in negotiations. That suggests any talks could proceed on a conditional basis.
[※ This article was prepared with AI assistance and compiled after reviewing the information provided; however, some details may require further verification.]
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