United States Vice President JD Vance and the US delegation landed in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iran. The negotiation, if it takes place will currently be held for a day, according to the Iranian state media. After his arrival Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Vance and said, talks to end the Middle East war had "commenced".&nbsp;“As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, held a meeting with His Excellency JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America,” the statement released by the PM's office said.&nbsp;“The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continuing its facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace in the region," read the statement further.<h2>Hamas welcomes US-Iran talks in Pakistan</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Hamas has welcomed US-Iran talks in Pakistan that it says is “aimed at a complete and comprehensive end” of the war.&nbsp;“We look forward to the success of the efforts exerted by Pakistan, the sponsor of these negotiations, and the other mediating countries, in creating hope for positive outcomes that will strengthen stability, foster unity among Arab and Islamic nations,” read a statement released by Hamas.&nbsp;The Palestinian group also expressed hope that the negotiation will help promote regional stability and strengthen unity among Arab and Islamic nations.&nbsp;A two-day ceasefire was agreed upon between US and Iran on Tuesday ( April 7) after US and Israeli defence forces launched an airstrike against Iran on February 28 and killed many of its top leaders, including the supreme leader, Ayahtollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;But the ceasefire looks fragile as Israel just after the negotiation was reached launched an airstrike in Lebanon against Hezbollah, killing over 200 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Palestinian group also expressed hope that the negotiation will help promote regional stability and strengthen unity among Arab and Islamic nations.

United States Vice President JD Vance and the US delegation landed in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iran. The negotiation, if it takes place will currently be held for a day, according to the Iranian state media. After his arrival Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Vance and said, talks to end the Middle East war had "commenced". “As the Islamabad Talks commenced today, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, held a meeting with His Excellency JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America,” the statement released by the PM's office said. “The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continuing its facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace in the region," read the statement further. Hamas welcomes US-Iran talks in Pakistan Meanwhile, Hamas has welcomed US-Iran talks in Pakistan that it says is “aimed at a complete and comprehensive end” of the war. “We look forward to the success of the efforts exerted by Pakistan, the sponsor of these negotiations, and the other mediating countries, in creating hope for positive outcomes that will strengthen stability, foster unity among Arab and Islamic nations,” read a statement released by Hamas. The Palestinian group also expressed hope that the negotiation will help promote regional stability and strengthen unity among Arab and Islamic nations. A two-day ceasefire was agreed upon between US and Iran on Tuesday ( April 7) after US and Israeli defence forces launched an airstrike against Iran on February 28 and killed many of its top leaders, including the supreme leader, Ayahtollah Ali Khamenei. But the ceasefire looks fragile as Israel just after the negotiation was reached launched an airstrike in Lebanon against Hezbollah, killing over 200 people.

The Palestinian group also expressed hope that the negotiation will help promote regional stability and strengthen unity among Arab and Islamic nations.

'Aimed at complete and comprehensive end of war': Hamas welcomes US-Iran talks in Pakistan

The diplomats from both the US and Iran have reached Islamabad for critical diplomatic talks between the two nations, as the world waits anxiously. This comes six weeks after the US-Israeli joint aggression that killed the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and ensued total chaos. Iran took control over the vital maritime chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves that could possibly cripple the global economy. The US desperately pushed Pakistan to negotiate a ceasefire and propose direct diplomatic talks between the two sides. Both delegates joined each other in the Islamic capital as Iran harbours “complete distrust” for the US, as it was attacked twice while negotiations were ongoing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called it a "make-or-break" moment; these are the most significant face-to-face engagements between the two nations since 1979.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-independence-arch-design-controversy-usa-250-1775888953486">Trump administration unveils designs of 250-ft 'Triumphal Arch'</a><h2>What are the agendas?</h2>Here are the key issues that are expected to be discussed by the two sides-<ul><li>Ceasefire in Lebanon&nbsp;</li><li>Unblocking of frozen assets, end of sanctions</li><li>Acknowledgement of Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;</li><li>Reparations for the war damages</li><li>Israel and the US both want the military capability of Iran to be reduced dramatically. Tehran is unwilling to negotiate its missile arsenal.</li><li>America also wants a reduction of enriched uranium and a halt to the Iranian nuclear programme.</li><li>Iran wants all US forces removed from the region.</li></ul><h2>Who are the delegations?</h2>The Iranian delegation is led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the parliament of Iran and head of the delegation and 70 other negotiators, experts, media representatives and security. The key members of the Iranian delegation are as follows: Abbas Araghchi, foreign minister; Reza Amiri Moghadam, ambassador to Pakistan; Ali Akbar Ahmadian, member of the Supreme National Security Council; and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy to the Supreme National Security Council, Esmail Ahmadi Moghadam, president of the National Defence University, Mohammad Jafari, assistant to the secretary at the Supreme National Security Council, Naser Hemati, central bank governor, Kazim Gharibabadi, deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi, deputy foreign minister, Valiollah Nouri, deputy foreign minister, Esmaeil Baghaei, deputy foreign minister and ministry speaker, Abolfazl Amouei, member of parliament and Mohammad Nabavian, member of parliament. While the US side includes Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and other support staff.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-us-iran-talks-islamabad-trump-strategy-1775810974415">Trump’s ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’ strategy: Can JD Vance deliver peace in high-stakes Iran talks?</a><h2>What is the structure of the Islamabad talks?</h2>According to reports from AFP and Mehr News agency, the two sides are expected to hold talks separately with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Once these diplomatic courtesies are concluded, the first round of indirect talks will begin. Both side will exchange their demands and positions through Pakistan's mediation channel. The talks will begin with handshaking between heads of the two delegations or with a Pakistani official standing between them. If there is constructive progress, then the two sides are likely to engage in direct talks. Otherwise, the talks are likely to conclude today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US and Iran hold crucial talks in Islamabad after the war escalation. Key agendas, delegates, and the structure of the talks are explained. With global stakes rising, can mediation by Shehbaz Sharif deliver a breakthrough?

The diplomats from both the US and Iran have reached Islamabad for critical diplomatic talks between the two nations, as the world waits anxiously. This comes six weeks after the US-Israeli joint aggression that killed the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and ensued total chaos. Iran took control over the vital maritime chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves that could possibly cripple the global economy. The US desperately pushed Pakistan to negotiate a ceasefire and propose direct diplomatic talks between the two sides. Both delegates joined each other in the Islamic capital as Iran harbours “complete distrust” for the US, as it was attacked twice while negotiations were ongoing. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called it a "make-or-break" moment; these are the most significant face-to-face engagements between the two nations since 1979. Also Read: Trump administration unveils designs of 250-ft 'Triumphal Arch' What are the agendas? Here are the key issues that are expected to be discussed by the two sides- Ceasefire in Lebanon Unblocking of frozen assets, end of sanctions Acknowledgement of Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz Reparations for the war damages Israel and the US both want the military capability of Iran to be reduced dramatically. Tehran is unwilling to negotiate its missile arsenal. America also wants a reduction of enriched uranium and a halt to the Iranian nuclear programme. Iran wants all US forces removed from the region. Who are the delegations? The Iranian delegation is led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the parliament of Iran and head of the delegation and 70 other negotiators, experts, media representatives and security. The key members of the Iranian delegation are as follows: Abbas Araghchi, foreign minister; Reza Amiri Moghadam, ambassador to Pakistan; Ali Akbar Ahmadian, member of the Supreme National Security Council; and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy to the Supreme National Security Council, Esmail Ahmadi Moghadam, president of the National Defence University, Mohammad Jafari, assistant to the secretary at the Supreme National Security Council, Naser Hemati, central bank governor, Kazim Gharibabadi, deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi, deputy foreign minister, Valiollah Nouri, deputy foreign minister, Esmaeil Baghaei, deputy foreign minister and ministry speaker, Abolfazl Amouei, member of parliament and Mohammad Nabavian, member of parliament. While the US side includes Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and other support staff. Also Read: Trump’s ‘Good Cop, Bad Cop’ strategy: Can JD Vance deliver peace in high-stakes Iran talks? What is the structure of the Islamabad talks? According to reports from AFP and Mehr News agency, the two sides are expected to hold talks separately with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Once these diplomatic courtesies are concluded, the first round of indirect talks will begin. Both side will exchange their demands and positions through Pakistan's mediation channel. The talks will begin with handshaking between heads of the two delegations or with a Pakistani official standing between them. If there is constructive progress, then the two sides are likely to engage in direct talks. Otherwise, the talks are likely to conclude today.

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