US-Iran talks begin after 5-hour delay

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The US and Iran have begun peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, after a 5-hour delay, with the goal of ending the conflict in West Asia that has affected global energy markets. The talks, brokered by Pakistan, bring together senior officials from both countries, including US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The US and Iran started peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday. The talks were delayed by over 5 hours. US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led their respective delegations. The two countries are far apart on key issues such as sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said the negotiations have officially started, but he is uncertain about the outcome. The talks are a significant engagement between the two sides after decades of conflict.
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