Islamabad May Host High-Level US-Iran Talks Amid Ongoing Tensions
High-level US-Iran meeting could take place in Islamabad this week
Islamabad: Israeli media has reported that a high-level meeting between senior United States and Iranian officials could take place in Islamabad later this week. According to the reports, the talks have reached a stage where key leaders from both countries may meet in Pakistan’s capital, potentially including Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and other Iranian officials, while the US delegation may include Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and US Vice President JD Vance.
The journalist cited by British news agencies stated that Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt are playing a mediating role, transmitting messages between the US and Iran to reduce tensions. US and Pakistani officials have separately engaged with Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Sources indicate that the mediation process is ongoing, with positive progress being made. The negotiations reportedly aim to end the conflict and resolve all outstanding issues, and US sources are hopeful for responses soon.
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Earlier, former US President Donald Trump had claimed that talks were underway with senior Iranian officials and that Iran is willing to negotiate, expressing optimism that a resolution could be reached.
However, Iran has so far not responded to these messages. The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected Trump’s statements about negotiations, saying they were aimed at lowering energy prices and buying time to implement military plans. Tehran emphasized that no direct talks are taking place with Washington. The ministry added that some regional countries are taking steps to reduce tensions, but all proposals and requests should be directed to the United States, as Iran is not the party that initiated the conflict.
In summary, while diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes, Iran maintains that it has not yet engaged in negotiations with the US, though regional intermediaries are actively working to ease tensions.
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