US-Iran Direct Talks Begin in Pakistan as War’s Fragile Ceasefire Holds
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The US and Iran have begun direct talks in Pakistan to advance a fragile ceasefire in their ongoing war. The talks, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, aim to address key issues including compensation for damages and the release of Iran's frozen assets.
The US and Iran started face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday. The talks are part of efforts to advance a fragile ceasefire in their war, which has killed thousands and shaken global markets. The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. The war has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the Middle East and has led to a surge in energy prices. Iran has set 'red lines' for the talks, including compensation for US-Israeli strikes and the release of its frozen assets. The talks are being indirectly facilitated by officials from China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
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