A US Air Force transport aircraft, identified by the 'Charleston' label, approached the Nur Khan base in Pakistan as Islamabad prepares to host crucial peace talks between the United States and Iran. These discussions come amid rising tensions, with both nations accusing each other of failing to maintain a fragile ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, which is expected to be a key topic during negotiations. US Vice President JD Vance leads the American delegation, which includes special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Iran has not officially disclosed its team. The talks are expected to cover sensitive issues such as Iran's nuclear program and trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Complicating the situation, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon, drawing outrage from the Israeli government. Islamabad has declared a two-day public holiday as security measures are heightened in the capital, with armed personnel and traffic diversions evident throughout the city.