US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad

April 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad

US Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict between the two countries.

According to Vance, US President Donald Trump has provided clear guidance for the upcoming talks, which are scheduled to take place in the Pakistani capital. The vice president expressed optimism about the prospects for a positive outcome from the negotiations.

Vance is leading a US delegation to Islamabad, where he will engage in discussions with Iranian officials aimed at finding a resolution to the conflict. The talks are expected to focus on ending the war between the two countries.

The details of the negotiations have not been made public, but Vance’s comments suggest that the US is committed to exploring all possible avenues for resolving the conflict peacefully. The Pakistani government has also confirmed its support for the talks, with officials stating that Islamabad will provide a neutral and secure environment for the discussions.

Vance’s visit to Islamabad marks an important step in the ongoing efforts to bring an end to the war between Iran and the US-backed coalition in Iraq. The negotiations are seen as a crucial component of this effort, and Vance’s optimism about their prospects is likely to be closely watched by observers around the world.

Source: Al Jazeera