As the United States and Iran entered a two-week "conditional truce," foreign media reported that the United States has begun preparing for face-to-face talks aimed at ending the war.
On the 7th (local time), CNN in the United States reported that the White House is reviewing the formation of a high-level delegation for end-of-war talks with Iran. The talks could include Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Vice President JD Vance. In particular, Vice President Vance is said to be considering traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, a leading candidate to host the talks, after finishing a visit to Hungary.
Iran is also accelerating the schedule for the talks. The Iranian government said negotiations to fine-tune an end-of-war plan will begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, starting on the 10th. In effect, both sides have shared the start time for the talks.
However, the White House is maintaining a cautious stance. Karoline Leavitt, the White House Spokesperson, said, "Discussions about the meeting are underway," but added, "Nothing is finalized until President Trump or the White House announces it."
Earlier that day, President Trump said on his social media that, 90 minutes before his proposed negotiation window was set to expire, the United States agreed to suspend military strikes against Iran for two weeks on the condition that Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz.