ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN April 11, 2026 – A high-level Iranian delegation has landed in Pakistan’s capital for direct negotiations with the United States aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and resolving the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The delegation, led by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, touched down late Thursday night (April 10 local time) at Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad. Pakistani officials, including Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Federal Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, received them with full diplomatic honors.
A widely circulated photo from the arrival shows the Iranian officials — dressed in formal dark suits — walking down a red carpet flanked by Pakistani military personnel in ceremonial uniforms. The image, first shared by BRICS News on X, quickly went viral, capturing the formal yet tense atmosphere of the moment.
Pakistan is hosting the landmark talks, scheduled to begin Saturday, April 11. The U.S. side will be led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by senior envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The negotiations build on a two-week ceasefire secured earlier this week between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Iran has proposed a 10-point framework for the discussions, which are expected to address de-escalation, regional security, and long-term diplomatic arrangements.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, confirmed the delegation’s arrival on social media, stating the team had come “for serious talks” despite public skepticism over past ceasefire violations. Security has been significantly tightened across Islamabad, with thousands of police deployed ahead of the meetings.
Analysts describe the Pakistan-hosted summit as a critical “make-or-break” moment. U.S. officials, including VP Vance, have expressed cautious optimism, noting that President Donald Trump provided “clear guidelines” for the talks.
The arrival comes amid heightened global attention, with both sides signaling willingness to negotiate while maintaining firm positions on core issues. Further updates are expected as the talks commence later today.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments from Islamabad.
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