Direct U.S.-Iran Peace Negotiations Begin in Islamabad
The first direct peace talks between the United States and Iran since the outbreak of war in February commenced in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026. The high-level negotiations, involving U.S. envoys and Iranian representatives, aim to end the seven-week conflict that has devastated regional infrastructure. The talks follow a two-week ceasefire agreement. Iran's initial framework demands the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and the release of frozen assets, while the U.S. seeks verifiable maritime and nuclear security guarantees.
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: TIME