U.S.-Iran Talks In Pakistan: Why India Chose To Remain A Spectator

The United States and Iran have begun high-stakes talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. The negotiations are aimed at easing tensions following weeks of conflict. The Iranian team, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, met with Pakistan’s leadership before engaging with U.S. officials. The American delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, emphasized the need for a durable truce linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.