U.S. Iran Talks Begin Amid Ceasefire Negotiations April 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for talks aimed at solidifying a two-week ceasefire that started recently. Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated negotiations depend on halting attacks on Lebanon and releasing frozen Iranian assets. The U.S. has indicated support for a two-week suspension of hostilities, contingent on Iran allowing shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This strait is critical, with prior service carrying 20% of the world's crude oil before the current conflict.