US-Iran Direct Negotiations Mark Historic Diplomatic Shift Despite Military Tensions
Vice President JD Vance is leading unprecedented direct US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad without traditional mediators, extending into a second day despite concurrent US mine-sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz. This represents a fundamental departure from decades of proxy diplomacy, occurring amid active military positioning and Trump's dismissive stance on deal prospects.
Direct bilateral engagement signals potential for rapid policy shifts in Middle East dynamics, though simultaneous military actions suggest negotiations remain highly fragile.
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