Iran vs US: What are the demands of the two sides ahead of Islamabad peace talks?
Iran and the US are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan after a tenuous ceasefire was brokered. The two countries have differing goals, with Iran wanting US troops to leave the region and the US seeking to curb Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.
Iran and the US will hold peace talks in Pakistan. A 10-member Iranian delegation and a US team led by Vice President JD Vance will attend. Iran wants US troops to leave the region, retain its ballistic missile program, and control the Strait of Hormuz. The US wants to curb Iran's military and nuclear capabilities and maintain a military presence in the region. The two countries' demands are in direct opposition, making a permanent deal difficult to achieve.
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