Islamabad April 11 ,2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held meetings with the Iranian and US delegations at the Islamabad Talks while the teams are sitting at the table with less hopes than the couple of days ago for reservations expressed by the Irani team regarding Lebonan, Nuclera enrichment, frozen assets. Iran earlier had rejected two names of US team Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff as both represent the jews more than US government.
During last two days, both sides accused each other of breaking commitments made to secure a temporary ceasefire. White House officials said they were skeptical that the talks could immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s lead negotiators threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not even begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions.
In meeting with PM Pakistan, the Iranian side was led by the Honorable Speaker of the Iranian Consultative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, assisted by Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araghchi.
Appreciating Iran’s engagement in the Islamabad Talks, the Prime Minister affirmed Pakistan’s sincere resolve to continue playing its role as a mediator to help build momentum towards achieving meaningful results in the interest of regional and global peace and stability.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshall Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi attended the meeting from Pakistani side.
The U.S. Vice President was assisted by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Mr. Jared Kushner.
The Prime Minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Sen. Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that these talks would serve as a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region.
The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continue its facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace in the region.
International experts see, Iran has emerged battered from the conflict that began in late February but – despite Trump’s declarations of victory – still able to strike its neighbors and disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is wary of Witkoff and Kushner, who led earlier talks mediated by Oman just days before the U.S. and Israel began a bombing campaign that killed many senior officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Vance has limited experience in foreign policy and has been a skeptic of U.S. interventions overseas.
According to Reuters, Two White House officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss administration deliberations, said the mood inside the White House heading into the talks was skeptical. Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Thursday to lighten up on its attacks on Hezbollah, a source familiar with the matter said. Netanyahu later agreed to talks, set to be held in Washington next week.
Ambassador of Iran , Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam shared on his X ;
Today, Islamabad is host as Pakistan’s good offices to help end an illegal war against the Iranian nation; a war that is not only a blatant crime against the Iranian nation and civilization, but also has endangered the security of the region and the world. It remains to be seen whether the U.S. honors the mediation efforts of the host in good office or…?
Iranian delegation landed in the Pakistani capital aboard Flight “Minab 168,” a reference to 168 schoolgirls killed by the US military on January 28.
The delegation comprises specialized committees covering security, political, military, economic, and legal affairs. Key Iranian officials accompanying the team include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, and Secretary of the Defense Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reports the U.S. has agreed to Iran’s preconditions; a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen funds. They add that ‘talks are ongoing’ in Lebanon to implement the ceasefire within the coming days.
Islamabad April 11 ,2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held meetings with the Iranian and US delegations at the Islamabad Talks while the teams are sitting at the table with less hopes than the couple of days ago for reservations expressed by the Irani team regarding Lebonan, Nuclera enrichment, frozen assets. Iran earlier had rejected two names of US team Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff as both represent the jews more than US government.
