U.S. and Iranian Delegations Open High-Level Peace Negotiations in Islamabad
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived at Nur Khan Air Base near Islamabad on April 11, 2026, to lead peace negotiations with Iranian officials aimed at ending the 38-day regional conflict known as Operation Epic Fury. The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, is seeking a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of assets. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the talks as a critical moment for regional stability following over five weeks of war.
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Hindu