“Right now, the ceasefire is holding,” Mr Vance said at an event in Athens in the state of Georgia.
The Afghan government launched the first nationwide polio vaccination campaign for 2026 on Monday to cover around 12.6 million children under five in the post-war nation.
He said the success of the peace talks is dependent on the U.S.’ “acceptance of Iran’s legitimate rights and interests.”
Authorities said the casualty figure rose to 303 on Friday.
Pakistan, a nation of more than 250 million people, relies heavily on imported fossil fuels.
Mr Pezeshkian made the remarks when exchanging views with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif on the consequences of the “illegal” U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in a phone conversation.
The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.
“We continue to call for an immediate cessation in hostilities to prevent further loss of civilian life,” the mission stated.
The UN has urgently called for the protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.
China has called for dialogue following the military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan that saw Pakistani forces strike Afghan cities overnight.
