US and Iran hold their highest-level direct talks in years
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The US and Iran have held their highest-level direct talks in years, with a US delegation meeting Iranian officials in Pakistan to discuss key issues. The talks have been largely positive, but a stalemate persists over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday. The talks marked a significant moment for the two countries, which have typically held high-level talks through intermediaries. The first phase of negotiations has concluded, with officials exchanging written outlines of key issues. A mine-clearing operation is also underway in the Strait of Hormuz, with two US Navy ships clearing mines from the area. Qatar has announced that it will fully resume maritime navigation in the Persian Gulf on Sunday. The US-Iran talks come as part of a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this week, aiming to end the war in the Middle East. The temporary reprieve has allowed governments in the Gulf to assess damage from recent attacks.
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