“Direct peace talks between the US and Iran began in Islamabad on the day of the article, marking the first face-to-face meeting at the highest level since 1979”

• CNN confirms direct talks began in Pakistan/Islamabad and were the highest-level face-to-face negotiations since 1979.
• However, the specific date 'on the day of the article' cannot be precisely verified from available sources.

CNN confirms direct talks began in Pakistan/Islamabad and were the highest-level face-to-face negotiations since 1979. However, the specific date 'on the day of the article' cannot be precisely verified from available sources.