Islamabad frontrunner to host US-Iran talks
Islamabad is the leading candidate to host upcoming technical negotiations between the United States and Iran. The talks aim to address nuclear programs, sanctions, and regional stability following the recent death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Why it matters
Successful negotiations could de-escalate long-standing tensions between the US and Iran and stabilize regional security in the Middle East.
A Pakistani official is pictured during the arrival of the US Vice President JD Vance for US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. —AFP Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Fresh round expected on July 11 • US, Iran trade barbs despite pause in negotiations • Trump mocks Khamenei funeral as Tehran vows justice against US, Israel • Iran warns against military activity by ‘extra-regional powers’ in Strait of Hormuz • Ghalibaf says post-war ‘realities have changed’, rejects US president’s remarks on food supplies
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