Web Desk: High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran could resume in Islamabad as early as next week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
The report said officials from both countries are considering Pakistan’s capital for another round of sensitive diplomatic discussions. However, neither Washington nor Tehran has publicly confirmed the meeting.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a neutral diplomatic channel between rival states. As a result, Islamabad has once again emerged as a potential venue for backchannel negotiations during a period of heightened regional tensions.
According to the report, diplomats and intermediaries have worked quietly to reduce friction between the United States and Iran. The proposed talks could focus on regional security, sanctions, and broader efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, analysts say Pakistan’s strategic ties with both Washington and Tehran give it a unique role in facilitating dialogue. The country shares a border with Iran and also maintains long-standing security and economic relations with the United States.
In recent years, Islamabad has hosted several high-level international engagements aimed at encouraging regional stability. Officials have often promoted diplomacy as the preferred path for resolving conflicts in the region.
The Wall Street Journal report comes at a time of renewed uncertainty across the Middle East. Regional conflicts, economic pressure, and security concerns have increased calls for direct communication between the United States and Iran.
Although details remain limited, diplomatic observers say any formal meeting in Islamabad would signal renewed efforts to prevent further escalation.
Pakistan’s foreign office has not issued an official statement on the report so far.
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