US-Iran Peace Talks Begin in Pakistan With 24-Hour Decision Timeline
Vice President JD Vance has initiated formal peace negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad, with Trump expressing optimism for a resolution within 24 hours. The talks come amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing disputes over Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, representing the most significant direct US-Iran diplomatic engagement in years.
Success could fundamentally reshape Middle East power dynamics and global energy markets, while failure risks escalating into broader regional conflict.
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