High-level US and Iranian delegations met in Pakistan, but Iran stalled talks, demanding commitments on Lebanon and sanctions relief. President Trump warned strongly that Iran has no leverage and that negotiation is its only lifeline. Although this is the highest-level dialogue since 1979, a deal remains uncertain.
Senior US and Iranian delegations met in Pakistan for peace talks, but Iran conditioned participation on commitments regarding Lebanon and sanctions relief. These are the highest-level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the first official face-to-face talks since the 2015 nuclear deal. President Trump asserted that Iran has no leverage, while both sides maintain expectations for a positive outcome.
High-level US and Iranian delegations met in Pakistan for peace talks, but negotiations face hurdles as Iran demands commitments on Lebanon and sanctions relief. This marks the highest-level US-Iran dialogue since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the first official face-to-face talks since the 2015 nuclear deal. President Trump strongly criticized Iran, asserting they have no leverage other than negotiating.