Washington: The White House has confirmed that the first round of US-Iran talks will take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, with Vice President JD Vance leading the American delegation.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Vance will be joined by senior figures including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for the high-level discussions. She highlighted Vance’s central role in handling Iran-related matters, noting his involvement in key engagements from the outset.
According to the White House, the talks follow what it described as the success of Operation Epic Fury, which it claims achieved its primary military objectives within the planned timeline. Officials said the campaign significantly weakened Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities, creating conditions for diplomatic engagement.
Leavitt stated that increased pressure from the United States led Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. She added that Washington has received a revised proposal from Iran, which is being considered a workable starting point for negotiations, though specific details remain undisclosed.
The administration views the ceasefire as an opportunity to push forward dialogue, but uncertainty remains over the contents of Iran’s proposal and the direction of future talks.
