বাংলাIslamabad Peace Talks: An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Friday for high-stakes negotiations with the United States. Before the talks, Tehran has demanded that Washington accept specific “preconditions.” Read more.
Diplomatic Standoff: Demands vs. Armed Warships
The Islamabad Peace Talks, set for Saturday (April 11, 2026), are off to a tense start. Upon arrival, Ghalibaf stated that while Iran shows goodwill, it harbors “no trust” in the U.S. government. Tehran’s preconditions for the deal include an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets. The delegation includes senior military and economic officials, showing the weight Iran is placing on these negotiations. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Tehran not to “play” with the U.S. as he departed for the talks.
Simultaneously, President Donald Trump has ramped up the pressure, claiming the Iranians “have no cards left” other than exploiting international waterways. Referring to the Islamabad Peace Talks, Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “with or without them.” He explicitly told reporters that his goal is a deal with “No nuclear weapon” for Iran. If diplomacy fails, Trump warned that rearmed U.S. warships are ready for a “World’s Most Powerful Reset,” implying a significant military escalation against the Islamic Republic.
Pakistan’s Role: A “Make or Break” Moment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the Islamabad Peace Talks as a “make or break” moment for regional stability. Pakistan is facilitating the meeting with hopes of reaching a durable solution to the conflict. While Trump remains optimistic about a peace deal, his rearming of the fleet serves as a clear backup plan. Global oil markets are watching closely, as any breakdown in the Islamabad dialogue could lead to renewed strikes and a total blockage of energy routes in the Persian Gulf.
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