US delegation arrives in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Iran
INTERNATIONAL, 11 April 2026 (NPA) — A high‑level United States delegation has arrived in Islamabad ahead of the planned ceasefire talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, known as the Islamabad Talks.
The delegation is led by US Vice President H.E. J.D. Vance, accompanied by Special Envoy Mr Steve Witkoff and Mr Jared Kushner. Their arrival marks Washington’s formal participation in the negotiations aimed at easing tensions and advancing dialogue between the two countries.
Upon arrival in the Pakistani capital, the delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
The talks in Islamabad are expected to focus on de‑escalation measures and frameworks for peace, with Pakistan playing host to facilitate dialogue between the parties.
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