US Considers Return to Pakistan for Iran Talks

Iran, U.S. To resume nuclear talks in Pakistan within days Tehran and Washington are preparing to restart negotiations in Pakistan’s capital within the coming days, according to Iranian state media reports. The talks, which previously lasted over 20 hours across two days in Islamabad, ended without agreement after Iran accused the United States of making excessive demands and displaying what it described as “overreaching ambition” that blocked progress in every round. Iranian officials said their delegation arrived in Islamabad late on April 10 and immediately protested what they called U.S. Violations of prior commitments, while likewise coordinating with Pakistani authorities to prepare for negotiations. On April 11, Iranian representatives met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before beginning direct talks with U.S. Counterparts. The discussions included both senior delegations and expert-level sessions, continuing into the early hours of April 12. Despite the marathon session, Iran maintained that no breakthrough was possible due to Washington’s inflexible stance. Pakistani mediators facilitated a final round of talks and document exchange on the morning of April 12, but the effort ultimately failed, with Tehran attributing the collapse to what it called the United States’ consistent negotiating approach. No date has been set for the next round of discussions, though Iranian sources indicate both sides have agreed in principle to reconvene soon. The stalled talks underscore the deepening mistrust between the two nations as they navigate one of the most consequential diplomatic standoffs in recent years, with implications for regional stability and global nonproliferation efforts. Iran, U.S. To resume nuclear talks in Pakistan within days  View full coverage on Google News