Four sources told Reuters on Tuesday that negotiating teams from the United States and Iran may return to Islamabad this week. This follows the conclusion of the highest-level talks between the two nations since 1979, which ended in the Pakistani capital earlier this week without a breakthrough.
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Diplomatic Efforts and Stalled Progress
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Monday that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "holding," emphasizing that efforts to reach a final agreement will continue despite the failure of the weekend talks.
However, the outlook remains cautious following comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance:
No Nuclear Deal: Early Sunday morning, Vance announced that no agreement had been reached regarding the nuclear file, stating: "We are returning to Washington without a deal with the Iranians."
"The Ball is in Tehran's Court": Vance emphasized that the coming days will be critical in determining whether a comprehensive agreement is possible, noting that the next move rests with Iran.
Escalation Amid Diplomacy
The diplomatic push comes at a high-stakes moment:
Naval Blockade: On Monday evening, the United States began enforcing a naval blockade on Iran following the stalled negotiations.
Context of the Conflict: The war, which broke out on February 28, has triggered an intense international mediation effort led by Pakistan to prevent further regional destabilization.
Source: Reuters
