The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced the date and time for the first round of peace talks in Islamabad.
According to the White House, a high-level US delegation is being sent to Pakistan for in-person discussions that will take place on 11 April Saturday morning, presumably at the Serena Hotel.
The American team will be led by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, marking a major diplomatic step after the recently announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The talks are expected to build on the temporary truce that was brokered with Pakistan’s involvement after rising tensions in the region pushed Washington and Tehran to the brink of a wider confrontation.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would work closely with Iran during the ceasefire period, with both sides also discussing issues such as tariff relief and a possible easing of sanctions.
The ceasefire was announced after Trump pulled back from a threatened wider assault on Iran shortly before a deadline linked to Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had reportedly urged the US side to allow more time for diplomacy, seeking a two-week extension before any further escalation. Trump later confirmed the pause, opening the way for direct talks in Islamabad.
However, the diplomatic environment remains tense. Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon, saying the ceasefire does not apply there, while Iran has raised concerns over alleged violations and warned that continued attacks could put the truce at risk.
