US President Donald Trump stated that his main focus in the upcoming peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, is to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, declaring, “No nuclear weapon. That's 99% of it.” He also highlighted the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, which is vital for global oil transport, asserting that this will happen “with or without” Iran's cooperation. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, includes Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law. The Iranian team, headed by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad expressing cautious optimism but distrust based on previous negotiations. Iran has set conditions for the talks, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen assets. The ongoing violence in Lebanon has resulted in over 1,950 deaths, complicating the potential for a peaceful resolution.