Islamabad, Apr 11: US Vice President JD Vance met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday, marking the formal commencement of a fresh round of peace talks aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The meeting comes amid heightened regional diplomacy, with Pakistan positioning itself as a key facilitator in the efforts to de‑escalate tensions and revive a political settlement.
The discussions focused on creating conditions for sustained dialogue between the United States and Iran, with particular emphasis on reducing the risk of conflict in the region and ensuring stability in neighbouring countries. Officials said the talks will also cover broader regional security, economic cooperation and channels for humanitarian engagement, with Pakistan expected to play a convening role in follow‑up rounds.
Vance’s visit underscores Washington’s renewed push for a diplomatic way out of the current standoff, while Pakistan seeks to reinforce its image as a neutral interlocutor capable of bridging gaps between global powers and regional actors. The Islamabad talks are being closely watched by Gulf states, India and other regional players as a possible turning point in the evolving US–Iran equation.
