JD Vance enters high-stakes peace talks with Iranian officials in Pakistan

On Saturday, US and Iranian delegations are engaged in negotiations to potentially end the ongoing war, with Pakistan mediating the discussions.

Representing the United States in these talks are Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. The discussions commenced on Saturday afternoon at the luxurious Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.

Due to security concerns, specific details of the negotiations remain limited.

Regarding the format of the talks, a US official informed The Post that they are “not necessarily” face-to-face. However, a Pakistani official earlier indicated that the discussions would take place “in the same room.”

If these talks are indeed direct, it would mark the first face-to-face meeting between American and Iranian representatives since 2015.

The delicate cease-fire between the two nations is currently at risk.

The US delegation reached the Serena Hotel in Islamabad shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time.

Pakistani officials, who facilitated a two-week cease-fire, are faced with multiple challenges as both the US and Iran remain firm on their respective demands to resolve the six-week conflict.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, leading Iran’s delegation, stated on X that discussions will only proceed if there is an Israeli cease-fire in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets.

President Trump has frequently commented on the negotiations via social media, asserting that Iranian officials “have no cards.”

He has accused Iran of leveraging the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy shipments, for extortion.

Earlier, Vance had a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to Sharif’s office, the Prime Minister expressed hope that these discussions would be a step toward lasting peace in the region.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

With Post wires