Iran keeps Pakistan channel open, no deal yet on new US talks
Iran maintains contact with Pakistan but has not yet agreed to another round of negotiations with the United States, an Iranian source told IRNA. Rare direct talks between the two sides in Islamabad ended without agreement, following a two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan with support from Türkiye, China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Iran is continuing its diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, but no decision has been reached on holding another round of talks with the United States, an Iranian source told the state‑run IRNA news agency on Tuesday. The remarks followed rare direct negotiations between Iranian and US delegations in Islamabad over the weekend, which were aimed at ending the conflict that began on 28 February. The talks ended without an agreement.
Conflict Casualties and Ceasefire
More than 3,300 people have been killed in US‑Israeli airstrikes in Iran since February, according to Iranian authorities. Tehran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel, Iraq, Jordan and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. A two‑week ceasefire was announced last week, brokered by Pakistan with support from Türkiye, China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Despite the truce, follow‑up negotiations failed to produce a lasting peace deal.
Uncertain Path Forward
The lack of agreement on new talks leaves the future of US‑Iran diplomacy uncertain. The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran continues to restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Türkiye, which has consistently supported de‑escalation and diplomatic engagement, continues to coordinate with regional partners to help stabilise the situation and prevent further escalation.
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