Islamabad: The trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan that began on Saturday in Islamabad have continued into Sunday, local time, sources from the Pakistani government told Anadolu. The talks, which resumed after a late-night dinner break, have now entered their second day, with sources describing the atmosphere as ‘normal’ and ‘positive.’

According to Anadolu Agency, a senior White House official confirmed that the in-person negotiations were ongoing as of 1:55 am local time (2055 GMT). Initially, the parties engaged in indirect talks, which eventually led to face-to-face negotiations. Throughout the discussions, the parties exchanged written texts, indicating cautious progress in what has been described as a high-stakes dialogue. So far, the delegations have held more than seven hours of talks intermittently.

The US delegation is being led by Vice President JD Vance, who is accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. Meanwhile, the Iranian delegation is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and senior security official Ali Bagheri Kani also participating. Senior Pakistani officials are playing a facilitative role, positioning Islamabad as a key mediator in the process.

Sources revealed that Vance, Qalibaf, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Asim Munir participated in a face-to-face session. According to Iranian state media, IRIB, expert teams from both the US and Iran are engaged in negotiations at the technical level through specialized committees. The talks are reported to have entered a ‘sensitive phase.’

State media cited sources close to the Iranian delegation, noting ‘persistent differences’ in the positions of the two sides. The sources described a ‘maximalist approach’ by the US, both publicly and behind closed doors. Pakistan is hosting these negotiations with the aim of ending the broader regional conflict amid a fragile two-week ceasefire brokered earlier this week.