ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Pakistan has received Iran’s response regarding negotiations with the United States.
Speaking at the first anniversary ceremony of the Pakistan Monument’s “Marka-e-Haq” event in Islamabad, the Prime Minister stated that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had just informed him that Tehran’s response to the US has been delivered to Pakistan.
Earlier, Iranian news agencies reported that Iran had submitted its reply on US proposals aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. According to the proposed plan, the current phase of negotiations is focused exclusively on reducing regional tensions.
It should be noted that previously, the foreign ministry of Iran expressed its position that Tehran would conduct its internal assessment of the American offers prior to making any official announcement.
Pakistani mediation took place following the end of hostilities that commenced on February 28 after about 40 days. The talks conducted by American and Iranian officials in Islamabad constituted the first direct negotiations in over four decades between the two nations.
No final decision has been made so far as both parties continue proposal US President Donald Trump previously stated that, at Pakistan’s request, the ceasefire would be extended indefinitely.
Wall Street Journal reports possible resumption of US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Earlier, High-level diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran could resume in Islamabad as early as next week, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing officials familiar with the negotiations.
The report said both sides are working on a proposed 14-point framework aimed at reducing tensions and paving the way for broader negotiations on regional security and Iran’s nuclear programme.
According to the publication, Pakistan is once again playing a central mediating role, positioning Islamabad as an important diplomatic bridge in one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical disputes.
The proposed discussions are expected to focus on several contentious issues, including uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, the future of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, and security concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The Wall Street Journal reported that negotiators are attempting to finalize a memorandum of understanding that could create a temporary negotiation window and help prevent further escalation in the region.
While neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed the timing of the next round of talks, diplomatic sources indicate that Islamabad remains under consideration as the venue for renewed negotiations.
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