PARIS, April 11 -- The latest developments in the Middle East war:

Iran delegation meets Pakistan PM 

An Iranian delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of talks with the US aimed at ending the war.

Confirming the sit-down, Iran's state broadcaster reported that "arrangements for the Iran-US will be defined at the conclusion of this meeting".

Vance lands for talks 

US Vice President JD Vance landed at an airbase near Pakistan's capital ahead of the talks with the Iranians.

Vance, who was sent by President Donald Trump to lead the US negotiating team, was met by Pakistan's powerful army chief Asim Munir after disembarking at Nur Khan air base near Islamabad.

Pakistan calls to 'engage' ...