ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN April 10, 2026 – A high-level Iranian delegation has arrived in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, for direct negotiations with the United States, marking a significant diplomatic development in efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
The delegation is led by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to a breaking report from BRICS News and confirmed by multiple international outlets. The arrival comes just days after Pakistan offered to broker talks between the two sides.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier announced that delegations from both Iran and the US would arrive in Islamabad for the discussions, which are scheduled to begin on Friday, April 10, or shortly thereafter. Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, stated that the talks would focus on a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with the US and addressing related issues involving Israel.
The negotiations follow a fragile two-week ceasefire and come amid heightened regional tensions, including recent escalations involving Israeli strikes and disruptions in key waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani officials have described the talks as an opportunity to secure a lasting peace agreement, with both sides reportedly open to dialogue despite public skepticism in Iran over past ceasefire violations.
On the US side, Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the American delegation, joined by senior envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The meetings are being hosted by Pakistan, which has positioned itself as a neutral mediator in the dispute.
Iranian officials have emphasized that any agreement must lead to a “conclusive and lasting end” to hostilities, while expressing gratitude to Pakistan for facilitating the process. The talks are viewed as the first direct high-level engagement between Tehran and Washington in the current crisis.
Further updates on the outcomes of the negotiations are expected as discussions progress. Regional stability, sanctions relief, and safe passage through critical maritime routes are among the key issues likely to be on the agenda.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments from Islamabad.
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