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High-stakes peace talks between US and Iranian officials to bring an end to conflict in the Middle East are continuing into the night<\/a> in Islamabad
It's a breakthrough only possible because of the high level of both delegations, their authority to negotiate, and what seems to be a commitment by both Washington and Tehran to talk, <\/i>our chief international correspondent writes<\/i><\/a>
But US President Donald Trump says it "makes no difference"<\/a> to him whether a deal is reached and "regardless what happens, we win"
Those involved include<\/a> Vice President JD Vance on one side, and Iran's speaker of parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on the other, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif brokering talks
Our diplomatic correspondent outlines the key sticking points in negotiations<\/a>
US Central Command says two of its navy destroyers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz as it starts to clear sea mines<\/a>, but Iran has denied the claim
As Israel continues to strike Hezbollah targets, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants a peace deal with Lebanon that "will last"<\/a>
Edited by Christal Hayes and James Chater, with Lyse Doucet, Carrie Davies and Azadeh Moshiri in Islamabad. Additional reporting from BBC Persian and teams across the Middle East
Azadeh Moshiri<\/strong>
South Asia correspondent, in Islamabad<\/span>
It's after 3am and the two sides are still locked in negotiations. Before Saturday, we weren't even sure whether the US and Iranian delegations would turn up.
It's a sign there has been significant progress and points they want to work through, but unsurprisingly sticking points that are hard to overcome.
Throughout the day, there has been a tight grip on information, though some updates have leaked from various sources. It's still unclear whether delegations will break and return for a second day of negotiations.
Another question is what, if anything, senior officials will bring back home when they do return to their respective countries. Both the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been eager to project strength and claim victory throughout the war, and it's been difficult to separate fact from political bluster.
For now, a day that looked like it might not happen, is stretching long past the night. Journalists like us are debating when the right time is to take a few hours sleep and wait for the drip of information all over again.
Peace talks between high-ranking US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad are continuing into the night.
The face-to-face talks joined by Pakistani officials are a significant breakthrough, our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet writes<\/a>, only possible because of the high level of both delegations, their authority to negotiate, and what seems to be a commitment by both Washington and Tehran to talk.
But in remarks on the White House lawn, US President Donald Trump says America wins "regardless", and that he doesn't care about the outcome of negotiations, telling media that whether or not a deal is reached with Iran "makes no difference to me".<\/a>
Earlier US Central Command said in a statement that two navy destroyers had sailed through the Strait of Hormuz as part of an operation to begin clearing sea mines from the international shipping route, but Iran's military headquarters spokesman has "firmly denied" this<\/a>, according to Iran's Fars news agency.
Israel has continued to hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with Lebanon\u2019s deputy prime minister telling the BBC that for talks to be \u201cmeaningful\u201d Israel should stop its strikes on his country.<\/a>
With Washington slated to host talks between Israel and Lebanon next week, Israeli Prime Minister says he has given his "approval" for negotiations, calling for Hezbollah's weapons to be dismantled and "a real peace agreement that will last for generations".<\/a>
Trump continues by telling reporters that whether or not a deal is reached with Iran "makes no difference to me".
He repeats previous assertions the US has taken out Iran's air force, navy and leadership, and is now working to open up the Strait of Hormuz, which he says the US is doing on behalf countries who are either "afraid or weak or cheap".
"We were not helped by Nato," he says.
Coming back to the talks, Trump says: "Let's see what happens, but from my standpoint I don't care."
While talks continue in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump is now delivering remarks to media on the White House lawn.
He says he's "getting a lot of reports" from the talks in Islamabad which he says have been going on for many hours.
"Regardless what happens, we win," he says. "We've totally defeated that country."<\/p>\n

Iran has denied a US claim that two US Nay destroyers have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz.
"The claim by the CENTCOM commander regarding American vessels approaching and entering the Strait of Hormuz is firmly denied," Iran's Fars news agency is reporting a spokesperson for the armed forces headquarters as saying.
"The initiative for the passage of any vessel lies with the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Earlier today, Centcom posted a message on X saying US forces had begun "setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz"<\/a> and that two vessels "transited the Strait of Hormuz… as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is fully clear of sea mines".
While talks in Pakistan have been taking place tonight Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given a statement saying he has given his "approval" for peace talks with Lebanon.
He says Lebanon has reached out several times in the past month to begin direct talks.
"I have given my approval, but on two conditions: we want the dismantling of Hezbollah's weapons, and we want a real peace agreement that will last for generations," Netanyahu says, according to a translation by AFP news agency.
The countries' ambassadors to the US have agreed to meet in Washington next week as they look to seek an announcement on a ceasefire, the Lebanese presidency announced on Friday. <\/p>\n

Lebanon\u2019s deputy prime minister tells the BBC that for talks to be \u201cmeaningful\u201d Israel should stop its strikes on his country.
The ambassadors to the US from Israel and Lebanon are due to meet in Washington DC on Tuesday.
Dr Tarek Mitri, speaking to Victoria Derbyshire for Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg says: \u201cI am not using the word conditional, but I think for those meetings to be meaningful, we\u2019ve got to see some sort of cessation of hostilities, no matter if provisional.\u201d
He adds: \u201cHow could you engage in meaningful discussions, preparing true negotiations to talk about all issues, how can you do that while tens and hundreds of people are being killed or injured?
\u201cYou\u2019ve got to put a stop to this, to put this on hold, to be able to have a constructive conversation, but we are going to the meeting on Tuesday that will be held at the State Department.\u201d
\"\"<\/span><\/span>Lyse Doucet<\/strong>
Chief international correspondent in Islamabad<\/span>
After nearly a half century of hostility including two wars in two years, Iran and America are sitting for face-to-face for talks – for hours. And they\u2019re not done yet.
The meeting between technical experts goes on too.
It\u2019s a significant breakthrough \u2013 only possible because of the high level of both delegations, their authority to negotiate, and what seems to be a commitment by both Washington and Tehran to talk.
Iran came to Islamabad emphasising its deep distrust of diplomacy \u2013 its discussions last year and this year with the US were both shattered by war.
That\u2019s why it insisted it would only deal with a more senior US official, and in particular the Vice President JD Vance who is seen as the strongest opponent of costly military engagements in President Donald Trump\u2019s team.
In 2015, when Iran and world powers reached a successful nuclear deal, it took 18 months of breakthroughs and breakdowns; Trump is known to prefer quick successes.
Today is just a start. But with the risk of another dangerous escalation in an already dangerous war, even a start matters.
The BBC understands talks are continuing late into the night in Islamabad, where it is approaching midnight.
The trilateral negotiations involving the US, Iran and Pakistani mediators have already been under way for several hours.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he has urged his Iranian counterpart to "seize the opportunity" to "pave the way for a lasting deescalation".
Macron says in a post on X he spoke to Masoud Pezeshkian and pushed for an an agreement providing regional security guarantees, with all countries involved.
He says that he pressed the need for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and also stressed the importance of a ceasefire, including in Lebanon.
\"\"<\/span><\/span>Hugo Bachega<\/strong>
Middle East correspondent in Beirut<\/span>
This video can not be played
BBC's Hugo Bachega sees thousands of Hezbollah supporters demonstrating in Beirut
Outside the Lebanese prime minister\u2019s office in central Beirut, Hezbollah supporters gathered to protest against the prospect of direct talks with Israel, an offer by the Lebanese government to try to put an end to the war and pave the way for, many hope, lasting peace.
The crowd chanted revolutionary slogans, carried Hezbollah\u2019s yellow flag, the flag of Iran – the group\u2019s main supporter – and pictures of the late Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
Sara, who was waving a Lebanese flag, told me: \u201cI'm proud to be here because Hezbollah, it's the only resistance against these evil ones, this [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu, one who is stealing our country, killing our people.\u201d
Followers see Hezbollah, who they call \u201cthe resistance\u201d, as the only force able to protect them against Israel, which they say is intent on seizing Lebanese land.
Israel says Hezbollah is a threat and that it aims to create a so-called security buffer zone along the border to protect its northern communities. In Lebanon, there are fears that this could lead to an occupation of parts of the country.
Opponents blame Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into conflicts, want the group to be disarmed, and support negotiating with Israel. Lebanon has demanded a ceasefire before any talks, but Israel says the war will continue.
Ahead of today's trilateral talks, US and Iranian delegations also separately met with Pakistani representatives.
Here are some images from earlier today:
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrive for a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance
JD Vance arrives for a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Vance and Sharif speak during a meeting held in Islamabad, where peace talks are taking place
Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ahead of the talks.
Lebanon's health ministry says the country's death toll since it became involved in the conflict has now passed 2,000.
The National News Agency reports that according to the ministry's health emergency operations centre 2,020 people have died and 6,436 people have been wounded since 2 March.
The update comes after the ministry said an Israeli raid on the town of Tuffahta in southern Lebanon left eight people dead and nine injured, including five in critical condition.
The US Central Command says two US Navy guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz today.
It says this is to ensure the waterway is clear of sea mines laid by Iran, in a statement on X. It names the two destroyers as USS Frank E Petersen and USS Michael Murphy.
Centcom commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, says in a statement on X: "Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce."
Caitlin Doherty<\/strong>
Live editor<\/span>
It's just turned 21:40 in Islamabad, where trilateral talks are being held between the US and Iran with host mediators Pakistan.
While we wait to hear if any progress in the negotiations has been made, here's what you need to know:
Carrie Davies<\/strong>
Pakistan correspondent, in Islamabad<\/span>
The white building just behind me is the Serena Hotel, where US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif met earlier.
This is the closest we can get, because the security here in Islamabad is exceptionally tight.
We're in the area that has been been designated for the media, and there are journalists from all over the world here.
Despite being so close to the talks the amount of information we're getting is quite limited, with small bits and pieces from releases and announcements, often from Pakistani sources, to tell us what's going on.
Watch the full report below:<\/i>
This video can not be played
BBC in Islamabad as US-Iran peace talks get under way
\"\"<\/span><\/span>Marc Ashdown<\/strong>
Business correspondent<\/span>
US President <\/i>Donald Trump has hailed US oil as the "best and sweetest" in the world<\/a> and says "empty ships are rushing to the US to load up" – w<\/i>hat can we make of these claims?<\/i>
It is correct that America is the world\u2019s top oil producer, generating between 13 and 21 million barrels per day according to the statistics expert Enerdata.
Russia and Saudi Arabia are the next two largest producers, with between 19 and 22 million barrels per day between them.
The claim that the US has "more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined" is stretching the truth.
What about the claim that it is "higher quality"? Again, it is true that American shale oil is lighter than that produced elsewhere, making it ideal for refining into gasoline and diesel. So it is highly desirable, but that\u2019s widely known already.
The president\u2019s earlier post appears to be a "come and get it" message to the world.
The US already exports around four million barrels of crude a day, about a quarter of what it produces \u2013 the UK incidentally imports about 20% of its daily requirement from America.
And the US does also sit on strategic reserves of an estimated 400 million barrels, enough to keep the country going for 19 days in the event of a crisis at current consumption levels.
So it is debateable how much of that the president would really be willing to export.
Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social again while high-level talks between US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad are going on.
He repeats his assertion that the US has destroyed Iran's military, "including their entire Navy and Air Force, and everything else".
He asserts "the Strait of Hormuz will soon be open" and repeats what he said in previous posts that empty oil tankers are on their way to the US to "load up".
Under the conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran, Trump said he had agreed to "suspend the bombing" if Tehran agrees to reopen the strait.
Tehran had effectively blocked the waterway after the US and Israel launched strikes on the country on 28 February.
It is one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels, which about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes through.
Away from the peace talks in Islamabad, Kuwait says there have been no "threats or risks affecting the airspace" in the past 24 hours, according to its Center for Government Communication.
This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire<\/a>.
On Wednesday morning, Kuwait reported Iranian attacks damaged power and desalination plants as well as oil facilities.
A senior White House official confirms face-to-face trilateral talks between US and Iranian delegations with Pakistan are under way. Pakistan government sources earlier said the same to the BBC.
The official provides more detail on who is in the room for the US. They say the core delegation, as we've been reporting, is made up of Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
According to the senior official, the broader US delegation includes national security adviser Andrew Baker, and Asian affairs adviser Michael Vance.
US experts on various subject areas are also present in Islamabad, according to the official, with other experts supporting from Washington DC.
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