Pakistan has confirmed that the second round of talks between the United States and Iran will proceed as scheduled in Islamabad, despite ongoing regional tensions and mutual accusations over ceasefire violations.
According to a Pakistani source cited by Al Arabiya, the negotiations are set to go ahead on time, with Islamabad serving as the primary channel for sensitive communications between Washington and Tehran. The source emphasized that Pakistan remains committed to facilitating dialogue, even as disagreements persist over the interpretation of the temporary truce that began two weeks ago.
The announcement comes amid renewed strain on the ceasefire, with Iran accusing the United States of repeated violations through continued Israeli military actions in Lebanon. Iranian officials have warned that such actions undermine diplomatic efforts and pose a significant obstacle to reaching a lasting agreement.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the upcoming talks as a “crucial opportunity” to end the conflict that erupted six weeks ago following coordinated U.S. And Israeli strikes on Iran. He reiterated Pakistan’s role in pushing both sides toward a comprehensive settlement that would address the war’s devastating human toll and its disruption of global energy markets.
The discussions in Islamabad follow a four-nation meeting involving Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan, which focused on shaping a post-conflict framework for the region. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the summit would include separate engagements with Prime Minister Sharif, underscoring Islamabad’s active diplomatic involvement.
Despite expressing openness to a U.S.-proposed 15-point plan—which President Donald Trump has called “workable”—Washington has not formally accepted Iran’s conditions. Instead, the U.S. Continues to insist on Iran relinquishing its stockpile of enriched uranium, a demand Tehran has firmly rejected.
As the talks prepare to begin Saturday morning in Islamabad, the international community watches closely, recognizing that the outcome could influence not only the fate of the ceasefire but also broader stability across the Middle East.
