Why the US and Iran are also negotiating with themselves
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The US and Iran are preparing for a new round of negotiations, with US Vice President JD Vance leading the talks. The negotiations come six weeks into a war that has rocked the Middle East and global energy markets, with both sides seeking to address key issues such as control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's ability to enrich uranium.
The US and Iran are set to hold negotiations in Pakistan, with US Vice President JD Vance meeting an Iranian delegation. The talks will be the highest-level direct engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 revolution. The Iranian delegation will be led by Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The US and Iranian teams remain at odds on key issues, including control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's ability to enrich uranium. The negotiations come six weeks into a war that has killed scores of senior leaders and military commanders. The US and Israel have done significant damage to Iran's military capacity, while Tehran has imposed economic costs by limiting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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