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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