A US diplomat told Axios that "all four parties seem pleased with how the talks went today," after the conclusion of the first day of US-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

Pakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This comes as Iran, angered by Israeli attacks…

Qatar is serving as a mediator alongside Pakistan