A high-level Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, as confirmed by Pakistan’s foreign ministry. The delegation, which also includes Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, was welcomed by Pakistani officials upon arrival. The talks are part of a two-week conditional truce between the US and Iran, with hopes for constructive engagement towards resolving conflicts.
The United States and Iran are set to commence negotiations during the diplomatic window of the ceasefire, which was announced following US-Israeli joint military strikes on Iran. Tensions have been heightened by Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, particularly targeting Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group. Iranian leaders have emphasized the importance of halting these attacks as a key aspect of the ceasefire agreement.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets before engaging in talks with the US. The conditions for easing tensions in the Middle East, to be discussed in Islamabad, include the necessity for the US to fulfill its commitments under the ceasefire, particularly regarding Israel’s actions against Lebanon. Foreign Minister Araghchi has also urged the US to stop Israel’s military aggressions, expressing Iran’s support for Lebanon’s resistance against Israel.
