BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 10. U.S. expects
positive results from the talks with Iran in Pakistan, Vice
President JD Vance told reporters, Trend reports.
“We are looking forward to the discussions and are confident
they will yield positive outcomes,” Vance remarked.
He further emphasized, "As President Donald Trump has stated,
the U.S. is prepared to extend an open hand if Iran is genuinely
committed to negotiations. However, if Iran attempts to deceive us,
they will find that the negotiating team will not be
accommodating."
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military
operations against Iran, striking major cities, including Tehran.
The White House cited missile and nuclear threats originating from
the Islamic Republic as justification for the attacks. The strikes
reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
along with several other senior officials. In response, Iran’s
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale
retaliatory operation against Israel and has targeted U.S.
facilities across Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE,
Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Syria using ballistic missiles, cruise
missiles, and drones.
The conflict has placed the region’s energy infrastructure and
maritime shipping under serious threat. Due to security tensions in
the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have risen
significantly.
On April 7, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire of
about two weeks to prevent military escalation and allow for
negotiations. The agreement was reportedly brokered by Pakistan.
One of the key points is Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of
Hormuz to global shipping, while the sides halt attacks and prepare
for talks.
