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Delegations from the United States and Iran are reportedly set to arrive in the Pakistani capital for a second round of peace talks aimed at reducing tensions.

An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan late Friday, according to Pakistani government sources.

Before any potential talks with the United States, the Iranian side will first discuss key preconditions with Pakistani mediators, a Pakistani official said.

According to the official, the discussions are expected to focus on issues including the lifting of blockades and the release of seized ships and crew.

The official added that Tehran is seeking initial confidence-building gestures from the United States before moving toward direct engagement.

The White House said on Friday that U.S. President ‌Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law ​Jared Kushner will travel ​to Pakistan on Saturday for more talks with Iranian officials, adding that Vice President JD Vance will be on standby in the United States.

Earlier on Friday, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Araghchi, stressing the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues and advance regional peace and stability as soon as possible.

Tight security arrangements have been put in place in Islamabad for visiting foreign delegations ahead of the second round of talks, according to the interior ministry.

On April 11, Iran and the United States, under Pakistan's mediation, held the first round of intense negotiations in Islamabad, but no major breakthrough was achieved.