Two intertwined Middle East conflicts have resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced millions of civilians, with the looming threat of further violence. But the Trump administration is now pursuing diplomatic efforts to bring about a different future.

A U.S. delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will meet with Iranian representatives in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday for the first time since the United States and Israel carried out the opening strikes of the war on Feb. 28.