After more than 5 weeks of war in the Middle East, the US and Iran are set to meet in Pakistan to discuss talks of a cease-fire on Saturday, April 11.
On April 7, Donald Trump announced that a two-week cease-fire would begin between the US and Iran, excluding Israel. The US agreed to two weeks of no bombing or military attacks anywhere in Iran.
According to The New York Times, this Saturday, April 11, US and Iranian officials are meeting in Pakistan to discuss the cease-fire and plans of peace. Vice President JD Vance is set to attend, as well as President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. These events are taking place in Pakistan due to Pakistan’s diplomatic involvement in a peace agreement between the nations, as Pakistan will help serve as a mediator during the conversation. During this conflict, Pakistan has remained neutral and has relationships with both the US and Iran. Pakistan and Iran share a border and ties, while the US and Pakistan’s relationship is also well-rooted, with Pakistan having nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. According to an April NBC News article titled, “Don’t try to play the U.S. in peace talks, Vance warns Iran, as Strait of Hormuz remains closed”, hopes seem to be high as Vice President JD Vance said peace talks with Iran are “going to be positive.”
Preparing for the discussion, the US has a 15-point proposal for Iranian officials. President Trump took to Truth Social and stated that Iran agreed to multiple of them, per The New York Times.
