US Presses Iran as Fragile Ceasefire Holds for Pakistan Talks

US President Donald Trump increased pressure on Iran Friday. He demanded Tehran meet US conditions. This comes as high-stakes negotiations prepare to start in Pakistan. US Vice-President J.D. Vance is leading the talks in Islamabad. They are seen as a major effort to end the Middle East conflict, which has lasted over a month. The discussions are scheduled to begin Saturday. They will occur during a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The negotiations face immediate challenges. Iranian demands, including a separate ceasefire in Lebanon and prisoner releases, are complicating the diplomatic effort.