Islamabad: In a groundbreaking diplomatic development, US Vice President JD Vance has become the first senior US official to hold direct face-to-face meetings with an Iranian delegation after nearly 35 years. The high-stakes talks, aimed at solidifying a ceasefire and ending the recent US-Iran conflict, are being hosted and mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad.

Following the intense negotiation sessions, both the US and Iranian sides joined Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for dinner, highlighting Pakistan's crucial bridging role. Pakistani officials and international observers are hailing Islamabad's efforts, with many calling it "making the impossible possible" and praising Pakistan as an exceptional mediator in one of the world's most complex conflicts.

⚡️🇺🇸 US Vice President JD Vance becomes the first US official to meet an Iranian delegation face-to-face after 35 years. After talks, both sides had dinner with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been actively engaging with both delegations, holding separate and joint meetings to facilitate dialogue. Pakistan's neutral venue and diplomatic channels have been credited with bringing the two longtime adversaries to the table for direct talks-the highest-level in-person engagement since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

While the international community is acknowledging Pakistan's successful mediation, Indian media and officials appear visibly unhappy and uncomfortable with the positive spotlight on Pakistan. Indian channels have been downplaying the development or expressing skepticism, continuing a pattern of discomfort whenever Pakistan gains diplomatic recognition on the global stage.

Analysts note that Pakistan's proactive role has not only helped de-escalate tensions but also elevated its stature as a responsible regional player capable of bridging major powers.