Summary Talks stretched into early Sunday, as the two sides began to delve into technical details
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Direct US-Iranian talks stretched into early Sunday here, as the two sides began to delve into technical details in the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.
The negotiations, led on the US side by Vice President JD Vance, continued for hours and were largely positive but went through “mood swings,” according to the media report.
After the two sides took their first break of the night, the talks resumed at the technical level, signaling progress in the initial phase, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive closed-door deliberations.
Talks between Iran and the U.S. in Islamabad entered the expert-level stage as economic, military, legal, and nuclear committees joined. Negotiations continue at the Serena Hotel to finalize technical details. #IslamabadTalks #Iran #USA #Diplomacy https://t.co/mH00MmP3TX
— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 11, 2026
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Vice President JD Vance and other members of US delegation who arrived in Pakistani capital today for talks with Iran.
The meeting comes as part of the Islamabad Talks, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
During the meeting, the US vice president was assisted by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner – who is also the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
The prime minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with His Excellency JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of America on the sidelines of Islamabad Talks. 11 April, 2026. pic.twitter.com/7hIs5pmvrp
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 11, 2026
Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that these talks would serve as a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region.
PM Shehbaz reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continue its facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace in the region.
