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Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for US talks despite ceasefire violation concerns

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Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for US talks despite ceasefire violation concerns

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A high-level Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad for talks with the US despite skepticism over repeated ceasefire violations by Israel, Iran's ambassador said Thursday. The talks, hosted by Pakistan after securing a two-week ceasefire, will see the US represented by Vice President JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

A high-level Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan's capital Islamabad for talks with the US despite skepticism over repeated violations of the new ceasefire by Israel, Iran's ambassador in Islamabad said Thursday. Islamabad will host talks between the delegations from the US and Iran after securing a two-week ceasefire.

Iranian concerns

Reza Amiri Moghadam, the Iranian ambassador, said on X: "Despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative, invited by Hon. PM (Prime Minister) Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on 10 points proposed by Iran."

US delegation

The US will be represented by Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law. The format of the talks remains unknown.

Security measures

Pakistani authorities have implemented heightened security measures in the capital, closing major roads leading to the diplomatic enclave as well as key government installations, including the Prime Minister's Office, President's House, and Foreign Ministry, ahead of the high-level meetings. According to official statements, the Islamabad talks are scheduled to take place on Friday.

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Ceasefire context

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was brokered by Pakistan, with President Trump announcing the suspension of strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israel has stated that the ceasefire "does not include Lebanon," where its ground offensive against Hezbollah continues.

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