Pakistan is likely to host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, with Islamabad emerging as the preferred venue for talks between the two sides following their recent understanding
to end the regional conflict, according to top diplomatic sources.
Sources familiar with the discussions told CNN-News18 that the next meeting of the US and Iranian technical teams is expected to take place in Islamabad, with July 11 being considered as the likely date. However, officials cautioned that the schedule has not been finalised and could be pushed back depending on developments in Iran.
A key source in Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Islamabad is expected to host the next round of negotiations, but added that while July 11 is under consideration, the meeting could also take place at a later date. “The next round of talks will be in Islamabad, but whether they take place on July 11 or later is yet to be confirmed,” the source said.
According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan has remained actively engaged with both Washington and Tehran throughout the ongoing diplomatic process and has maintained contact with interlocutors on both sides.
“Pakistan is continuously engaged in the US-Iran dialogue with both Washington and Tehran, including all relevant interlocutors,” a senior Pakistan Foreign Office source said.
The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on key unresolved issues, including US sanctions on Iran, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and Tehran’s nuclear programme. Officials familiar with the negotiations said these issues remain central to any broader understanding between the two countries.
Sources also indicated that the level of Iran’s participation is yet to be finalised, as Tehran is currently focused on ceremonies following the funeral and burial of senior leadership figures, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei scheduled after July 9. The composition of the Iranian delegation is expected to be decided once those ceremonies conclude.
The proposed Islamabad meeting follows the recent memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the latest regional hostilities and creating space for further diplomatic engagement.
Neither Washington nor Tehran has officially announced the venue or date for the next round of negotiations. Pakistan has also not made a formal public statement on hosting the talks.
If confirmed, the meeting would mark a significant diplomatic role for Islamabad, placing Pakistan at the centre of efforts to sustain dialogue between the United States and Iran on issues ranging from sanctions relief to the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme.
