A fresh round of negotiations between the United States and Iran could take place as early as Thursday, Associated Press reported, citing US officials.
The potential talks come after recent high-level discussions
in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough but left the door open for continued dialogue. The peace talks in Islamabad, held over the weekend, were the first direct encounter between US and Iranian officials in more than a decade and the most high-level engagement since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The marathon discussions, lasting for about 21 hours, ended without an agreement but kept channels open for further dialogue. The high-level talks, held four days after last Tuesday’s ceasefire announcement, were aimed at securing a broader peace framework amid escalating tensions linked to Iran’s nuclear programme, US sanctions, and regional security concerns, including the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite reports that both sides came close to a deal, deep divisions over key issues ultimately stalled progress. If held, the upcoming round of talks could prove crucial in determining whether diplomatic efforts can move forward or whether tensions between Washington and Tehran will continue to intensify.
