JAKARTA - A delegation from the United States (US) and Iran will hold "direct" talks in Islamabad aimed at achieving a "permanent" ceasefire.
"The talks, which were scheduled to begin on Saturday, are likely to last more than one day," a Pakistani government source said.
Pakistan is preparing to host the talks in the capital Islamabad after helping secure a fragile two-week ceasefire between the two sides. The meeting will be held at a military location with tight security, under the control of the Pakistani army, the source added.
There is no fixed deadline for the talks, which will include a combination of direct and indirect contacts between the two delegations.
"Both sides will also sit face to face, as well as hold separate talks with Pakistan," one of the sources said, adding that discussions could last "several days" given the "complexity of the issue."
Another source said direct talks were likely to take place "no more than two to three days" due to security considerations.
The White House has confirmed Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation, which also includes President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Pakistani sources said the Iranian delegation is expected to include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of Parliament Bagher Ghalibaf. However, there has been no official confirmation from Tehran regarding the composition of its delegation.
Four senior commanders from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard will also take part in the talks, the source said.
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