"The US delegation is led by US Vice President JD Vance, and includes President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. Iran's delegation of more than 70 people is being led by parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi."
"Ghalibaf wrote on X that Washington had previously agreed to unblock Iranian assets and to a ceasefire in Lebanon, where Israeli attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters have killed nearly 2,000 people since the start of the fighting in March."
"Ghalibaf said separately that Iran was ready to reach a deal if Washington offered what he described as a genuine agreement and granted Iran its rights, Iranian state media reported."
In Islamabad, US and Iranian officials are conducting in-person negotiations to end a six-week conflict. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, includes key figures like Jared Kushner. Iran's delegation, led by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, demands commitments on Lebanon's ceasefire and unblocking of assets before talks. Despite earlier assertions from Tehran, discussions commenced, with both sides expressing a willingness to negotiate. The outcome remains uncertain as key issues, including US sanctions and Lebanon's inclusion, are still unresolved.
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