A high-powered delegation from Iran, led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad on early on Saturday to participate in the much-anticipated Islamabad Talks.
The delegation was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
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During the reception, Ishaq Dar expressed hope that all parties involved in the talks would engage constructively. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue aimed at achieving a lasting and durable solution to the ongoing conflict.
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Pakistan has positioned itself as a key mediator, seeking to bring both sides closer through diplomacy and dialogue amid heightened regional tensions.
A high-ranking Iranian delegation arrives in the Pakistani capital for talks with the United States.
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PM calls talks ‘make-or-break’ moment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the upcoming US-Iran negotiations as a “make-or-break” opportunity to secure a permanent ceasefire.
He noted that leadership from both countries is expected to begin formal discussions in the federal capital on Saturday, marking a critical phase in efforts to stabilise the region after weeks of escalating conflict.
Earlier in the day, US Vice President JD Vance departed for Pakistan to lead crucial talks with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. While expressing optimism, he also warned Tehran against attempting to mislead the United States during negotiations.
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Vance spoke to the media before boarding Air Force Two from Andrews Air Base in Maryland. He said he was looking forward to the negotiations, adding, “We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s going to be positive.”
The talks, set to take place in Islamabad, are expected to begin on Saturday, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s going to be positive.
If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith and extend an open hand, that’s one thing.
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US open to dialogue, warns Iran
Vance emphasized that the United States is willing to engage constructively if Iran approaches the talks sincerely. “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand,” he said.
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However, he issued a clear warning: “If they’re going to try to play us, then they’re going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive.”
Key diplomatic hub
With high-level delegations arriving and negotiations set to begin in just a few hours, Islamabad is emerging as a central venue for critical diplomatic engagement. Observers say the outcome of these talks could significantly influence regional stability and determine the future trajectory of US-Iran relations.
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