Three-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions

Meanwhile, Israel pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon on Saturday even as Iran conditioned ceasefire talks on a pause in fighting there

US vice president JD Vance arrives in Islamabad (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Negotiations began between the United States and Iran on Saturday, days after a fragile ceasefire halted fighting and brought both parties to the table in Pakistan.

Iran’s state-run news agency said three-party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan were started after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other Iran preconditions were met.