Pakistan, April 14 -- Following peace talks facilitated by Pakistan, the American and Iranian delegations have now returned to their respective countries. U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance had earlier departed for Washington after enduring an intense, 21-hour round of negotiations. However, it would be premature to declare the talks a failure. According to sources, the process initiated under Pakistan's mediation is expected to continue in one form or another.

High-level delegations from both countries were present in Islamabad for these negotiations, far from routine diplomatic engagement. Relations between the United States and Iran have remained deeply strained for decades. Since the Iranian Revolution, nearly 47 years ago, this marks t...