Iran says it's open to Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States

Iranian officials have stated they are open to holding peace talks with the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan, and have denied media reports suggesting they refused to go there. They expressed gratitude for Pakistan's mediation efforts and said any talks would depend on the terms.

Separately, a report indicated that American Vice President JD Vance was on standby for potential U.S.-Iran talks. Vance also reportedly visited Hungary to support its leader, Viktor Orbán, during this period of negotiations.