"The first round of high-level talks took place in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, and marked the most significant direct engagement between the US and Iran in decades. Mediated by Pakistan, the talks lasted more than 20 hours and included both indirect and direct exchanges between delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials."
"According to reports, the discussions focused on several core issues, including Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, Iran's frozen assets, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks concluded without a resolution or memorandum of understanding, with Vance claiming Iran chose not to accept our terms."
"US President Donald Trump says the war is very close to being over and has signalled that a second round of talks could resume within days, again potentially in the Pakistani capital."
A fragile ceasefire has opened a small window for renewed US-Iran negotiations, following a significant first round of talks in Islamabad. The ceasefire, set to expire on April 22, comes after intense fighting in the US-Israeli war on Iran, resulting in over 4,000 deaths. The initial talks, mediated by Pakistan, lasted over 20 hours but ended without agreement. Key issues included Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. US officials indicated a second round of talks could occur soon, but Iran has yet to show commitment to US terms.
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