Direct negotiations between US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad have paused after approximately two hours, according to a Reuters report.
The talks, described as a rare face-to-face engagement, involved senior officials from both sides, alongside Pakistani representatives.
Members of the US delegation reportedly included Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, while Iran was represented by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Following the initial session, both delegations left the negotiation room for a scheduled break, with discussions expected to resume afterward.
The pause is seen as part of the negotiation process rather than a sign of collapse, though the outcome remains uncertain.
The high-level participation underscores the significance of the talks amid ongoing regional tensions.
Angle Analysis:
The structured pause reflects a controlled negotiation dynamic, where both sides assess positions—indicating active engagement rather than breakdown, but leaving the final direction uncertain.
