U.S.-Iranian negotiating teams may resume work in Islamabad later this week after concluding talks that have failed to produce a breakthrough in relations during the military conflict, five sources said Tuesday.
One of the negotiators said the exact date has not yet been set, but both sides are ready to resume meetings as early as next weekend. According to the Iranian source, the delegations are keeping the dates from Friday to Sunday free for possible meetings.
Two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the situation said Islamabad is in touch with both sides and expects the meeting to take place over the weekend.
A senior Pakistani official said Iran has responded positively to the proposal for a second round of talks.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry, army brass and the prime minister’s office did not provide comment to Reuters. The White House also delayed responding to a request for comment.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Iranian House Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf led previous delegations. Vance called the U.S. proposal the “final and best offer” after the talks in Islamabad.
The main topics of the talks were the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, but the U.S. promised to first restore its accessibility and then announced its own blockade. Iran’s nuclear enrichment program and international sanctions against Tehran were also discussed.
