Islamabad, Apr 11 (V7N) – Several major disputes are expected to dominate the upcoming ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Iran has reportedly insisted that formal talks cannot begin unless Washington commits to a ceasefire in Lebanon and takes steps toward easing sanctions. However, delegations from both countries have already arrived in Islamabad ahead of any final agreement on those preconditions.

Iran is prioritizing a ceasefire in Lebanon, claiming that around 2,000 people have been killed in ongoing Israeli attacks since March. However, Israel and the United States reportedly argue that Lebanon is not formally part of the ceasefire agenda.

Tehran is also demanding the release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of long-standing economic sanctions. In contrast, Washington has signaled that any easing of sanctions would depend on concessions from Iran, particularly regarding limits on its nuclear and missile programs.

Another key issue is control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly seeks formal recognition of its authority and the ability to regulate shipping tolls, while the US insists that the waterway remain fully open to global maritime traffic.

Iran is also expected to seek compensation for wartime damages and the withdrawal of US military forces from the Middle East. The US side has not yet issued a detailed response to these specific demands.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has stated that US forces will remain in the region until a peace agreement is reached, warning that the conflict could escalate further if conditions are not met.

The talks are seen as one of the most sensitive diplomatic engagements in recent years, with both sides holding firm positions on core security and economic issues.

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