Direct talks between the two sides lasted some 21 hours in the first meeting of its kind since the war began. But there was no deal to end the war.

A pause in fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon could help pave the way for a deal with Tehran. Follow along for live updates.

Some hardline factions in Tehran want to continue the war. Others see the Islamabad meeting as an opportunity to refashion relations with Washington.

President Trump has said he may travel to Pakistan to oversee a peace deal with Iran. But a standoff in southern Lebanon threatens negotiations.

Amid talk of a second round of negotiations between Iran and the US, experts say a breakthrough between the two sides is possible, but far from certain.

The Trump administration feels “good about prospects of a deal” with Iran, the White House said, noting that a potential second round of talks would likely be held in Pakistan. Follow along for live updates.

Pakistan said that no dates have been decided for the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States. Iran's parliament speaker met with Asim Munir to push for peace. | World News

In a press conference at the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth says the US has the forces to restart combat operations in Iran if it doesn't agree to a deal.