High-level diplomatic talks in Pakistan regarding the Iran-US conflict

On April 11, 2026, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to participate in negotiations aimed at ending the six-week conflict between the United States and Iran. The U.S. delegation includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Simultaneously, a 70-person Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Pakistan. While the White House confirmed talks between Vance and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reports regarding the potential unfreezing of Iranian assets were denied by a U.S. official. Ghalibaf expressed skepticism toward the U.S. regarding past broken promises, while Vance warned Iran against engaging in negotiating 'games.' Islamabad is currently operating under strict security measures for the event. The exact timeline for the meetings remains undisclosed as both parties continue to exchange cautionary rhetoric.