U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Continue in Pakistan Without New Breakthrough

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran continued in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, 2026, though no formal breakthroughs have been reported in the last 24 hours. High-level delegations, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf, remain engaged in Pakistan-mediated discussions centered on a 15-point U.S. proposal and a 10-point Iranian counter-proposal. The core sticking points remain unchanged: the U.S. is demanding significant curbs on Iran's nuclear and military programs, while Tehran insists on the right to uranium enrichment and continued control over the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran has maintained effective control over the critical waterway since late February, global energy markets have not seen a fresh spike in volatility today, despite the standing blockade. In recent comments, President Donald Trump reiterated his stance that Iran's military leverage has been severely diminished, aiding the context of the current negotiations. However, proxy activities and cyber warfare incidents have remained quiet over the last reporting period, with regional allies in the Gulf offering no new statements on the economic resilience of the Iranian regime.