Pakistan Hosts Crucial US-Iran Negotiations Amid Looming Ceasefire
As the ceasefire deadline approaches, Iranian officials remain uncertain about participating in the next round of talks with the US, which are set to take place in Pakistan.
With the ceasefire deadline looming, Pakistan is preparing to host a second round of multi-day negotiations between the United States and Iran. However, Iranian officials have yet to commit to joining the talks, casting uncertainty over the future of the critical diplomatic efforts.
The upcoming discussions, which would follow an initial round of talks held in the Pakistani capital earlier this year, are seen as a crucial step in easing tensions between the longtime adversaries. The negotiations come at a pivotal moment, as the deadline for the current ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran approaches.
Despite the willingness of Pakistani officials to facilitate the talks, the participation of Iran remains uncertain. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that the country has not yet made a decision about attending the next round of negotiations.
Source: Al Jazeera
