# Islamabad Summit

The Islamabad Gambit: US and Iran Navigate a High-Stakes Path to Rapprochement

High-level delegations from the U.S. and Iran have converged in Islamabad for a pivotal round of negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing regional and nuclear tensions. While Vice President JD Vance expresses guarded optimism, Iran’s demand for a total lifting of sanctions and recognition of maritime control sets a challenging stage for diplomacy.