Islamabad, April 11 -- US and Iranian negotiators have converged in Islamabad, Pakistan, where peace talks are expected to begin within hours, the next critical step in efforts to solidify a fragile two-week ceasefire that halted 40 days of devastating war between Iran and US-Israel just a few days ago.

US Vice President JD Vance landed in the Pakistani capital on Saturday. The American delegation is led by Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

On the Iranian side, a delegation of 71 people has arrived, comprising negotiators, technical experts, media representatives, and security personnel, according to state media outlet Tasnim.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is known as strategic moderator...