Iran has set forth two critical conditions for any negotiations with the United States in Islamabad: the unblocking of Iranian assets frozen due to US sanctions and a ceasefire in Lebanon. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf stated that these conditions must be fulfilled before talks can commence. The Iranian government has been unable to access tens of billions of dollars in assets primarily from oil and gas exports, which are tied up due to sanctions. Concurrently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an end to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have reportedly resulted in numerous civilian casualties. The situation remains tense, with US President Donald Trump asserting that Iran has no leverage and threatening military action if negotiations fail. As US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, prepare for discussions in Islamabad, the outcome remains uncertain amid ongoing conflicts in the region.