politics
April 11, 2026
FACTBOX: Upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad
The negotiations in the Pakistani capital may last two to three days, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said
TL;DR
- US-Iran negotiations are set to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, and are expected to last two to three days.
- Pakistan has facilitated visa-on-arrival for participants in the US-Iran talks.
- Iran considers attacks by the US and Israel during negotiations a war crime.
- Iran's 10-point plan is proposed as the basis for future Middle East peace negotiations.
- Iran opposes a ceasefire that could allow the US and Israel to rearm.
- Iran states its actions have targeted only US facilities and will demand reparations for damages.
- The Iranian delegation is reportedly led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi.
- The US delegation may include Vice President JD Vance, at Pakistan's request.
- Israel's attacks on Lebanon may be scaled back at President Trump's request.
- Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and will reopen it once fighting ends.
- Reports of tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are dismissed as rumors.
- Approximately 3,200 ships, including 800 tankers and dry cargo vessels, are awaiting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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