Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?
Summary
Negotiators from the United States and Iran are meeting again in Islamabad to discuss extending a two-week ceasefire that is about to end. This comes after the U.S. Navy captured an Iranian ship and tensions have risen sharply between the two countries.Key Facts
- U.S. negotiators are arriving in Islamabad, Pakistan, for a second round of talks with Iran.
- The talks aim to extend a ceasefire set to expire soon.
- The U.S. Navy recently captured an Iranian ship called Touska in the Gulf of Oman.
- President Donald Trump has threatened strong military action against Iran if no deal is reached.
- Iran called the ship’s capture “piracy” and is unsure about continuing talks while the blockade is on.
- Ali Larijani, a top Iranian negotiator, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in March, removing an important voice from Iran’s team.
- U.S. negotiators include Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, all involved in past talks and with close ties to President Trump.
- Iran’s team is led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi, experienced politicians and diplomats with military and negotiation backgrounds.
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