U.S. and Iran Hold First Direct Peace Talks Since 1979

The United States and Iran commenced their first direct peace talks since the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Islamabad, Pakistan. The U.S. delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance, who met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Iranian officials, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, and Abba Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister.

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, expressed confidence in the Iranian delegation's participation in the negotiations, emphasizing that they would defend Iran's national interests. He stated on social media that the Iranian government would continue to serve its people regardless of the negotiation outcomes, asserting that the government would not cease its service to the Iranian populace.

This diplomatic development marks a significant step in addressing the long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran.