US-Iran Talks in Islamabad: A Fragile Ceasefire at Stake

High-stakes talks between the US and Iran are starting in Islamabad to see if a fragile ceasefire can end their six-week war. The US wants to focus on stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons, while Iran demands guarantees related to Lebanon and lifting sanctions before negotiating. Pakistan is acting as the mediator, but both sides are ready to go back to fighting if talks fail. The atmosphere in Islamabad is tense, with heavy security and uncertainty about whether a deal can be reached. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/make-or-break-talks-in-islamabad-test-ceasefire-as-pathway-out-of-brutal-us-iran-war/