Iran and the United States are holding peace talks in Pakistan on Saturday, in an atmosphere overshadowed by mutual distrust, as clear differences have emerged between the two countries over their main demands. However, Israel said that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not include Lebanon. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the difficulty of making progress between Iran and the United States. In Islamabad, all roads leading to the Serena Hotel, where the talks are expected to take place, were closed amid tight security measures. Over the week, the three major US indices gained more than three percent, while oil prices declined again on Friday.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 11, 2026 13:14 UTC