U.S. to Resume Dialogue with Iran Mediated by Pakistan

On April 19, 2026 (local time), a White House official announced that the United States will once again participate in talks mediated by Pakistan, with Vice President JD Vance as the chief representative. This move is seen as an effort to ease the recently strained U.S.-Iran relations. The government in Tehran has yet to issue an official statement regarding this dialogue proposal. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, significantly impacting international energy supplies. Both sides are hopeful that the talks will yield tangible results, but experts analyze that finding a solution in such a complex geopolitical situation may not be easy.