""We have good intentions but we do not trust," Qalibaf said, according to Iranian state TV, upon his arrival in Pakistan's capital. Qalibaf said talks would not begin unless Washington unblocks Iranian assets and extends the ceasefire to Lebanon, where Israeli attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants have killed nearly 2,000 people since the start of the war on February 28."
""The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing a hardline stance ahead of the talks and asserting that Iran had no leverage other than blocking the Strait of Hormuz."
The United States and Iran are engaging in critical negotiations in Islamabad to resolve a six-week conflict. Iran's insistence on sanctions relief and commitments regarding Lebanon complicates the talks. A US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, is traveling to Pakistan, while Iran's team, including Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has already arrived. Qalibaf expressed distrust and stated that discussions would not commence without unblocking Iranian assets. The fragile ceasefire has not fully halted hostilities, particularly in Lebanon, where violence continues despite the negotiations.
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