A ceasefire has opened a narrow window for diplomacy after weeks of escalating conflict, triggered by the US and Israeli war on Iran and followed by retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.
The fighting disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route, and heightened fears of a wider regional war.
The two-week pause, announced by US President Donald Trump, followed mediation efforts led by Pakistan and is tied to the reopening of the strait and the start of negotiations in Islamabad.
Both sides have claimed military gains, with Washington saying it achieved its core objectives and Tehran asserting it forced the United States to accept the framework of its demands.
Talks expected to begin in the coming days will focus on key issues including maritime transit, sanctions relief and the presence of US forces in the region.
