TEHRAN: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is expected to head Tehran’s delegation in upcoming negotiations with the United States, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead the American side in talks scheduled to take place in Islamabad.
According to Iran’s Students’ News Agency, the high-level discussions are set to begin later this week following recent diplomatic breakthroughs aimed at easing tensions between Iran and the United States.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed earlier that both countries, along with their respective allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts, including Lebanon and other affected regions.
In a message shared on X, the premier welcomed the development and thanked the leadership of both nations for their willingness to de-escalate. He also extended an invitation to the delegations to visit Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement.
The diplomatic momentum follows an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran shortly before a deadline linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials have indicated that talks will commence in Islamabad, crediting Pakistan for playing a key mediating role in securing the ceasefire. However, U.S. officials have yet to formally confirm in-person participation, noting that discussions are still under consideration.
Trump has also revealed that Tehran presented a 10-point proposal, which he described as a “workable framework” for negotiations, expressing optimism that a broader agreement could be finalized during the two-week truce period.
The planned talks are being closely watched as a potential step toward ending weeks of escalating conflict and restoring stability in the region.
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