Iran-US Talks in Islamabad: Lebanon Shadow, Strait Threat & Pakistan's Credibility Question

As high-stakes Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks begin in Islamabad, uncertainty looms large. With the Iranian delegation already on ground and the U.S. team led by JD Vance en route, the world watches closely-but the path to peace looks anything but clear.

At the heart of the deadlock is the Lebanon conflict. Ongoing strikes between Israel and Lebanon threaten to derail talks even before they begin. Iran has made it clear-no resolution on Lebanon means no real negotiations.