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US, Iran Peace Talks Begin Amid Tensions in Islamabad
Vice President JD Vance is leading a U.S. delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan, for crucial peace talks with Iran. Amidst a security lockdown in the capital, discussions aim to de-escalate recent conflicts, though key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program remain points of contention. Tensions are further fueled by Iran's threats regarding Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon.