Iran-US Talks Begin in Islamabad with Pakistan Mediation
A new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan, has commenced in Islamabad. These talks aim to finalize issues including the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon and the review of the process for the release of Iranian assets.
According to reports, after intensive consultations in Islamabad and signs of reduced Israeli attacks from Beirut to southern Lebanon, both parties decided to start in-person talks to conclude these matters. Iranian officials have described the reduction in attacks as a sign of relative progress in enforcing the ceasefire.
At the same time, Iran has emphasized that the ceasefire in Lebanon has not yet been fully implemented and that the United States must exert pressure on Israel to fulfill related commitments. The Iranian delegation is pursuing this issue both through the Pakistani mediator and during direct negotiations.
The release of Iranian assets by the American side is also cited as a main topic of these negotiations. It is reported that more precise technical and expert discussions are needed to advance this process.
The Iranian delegation, referring to previous negotiation experiences and what it calls “past US breaches of commitment,” has adopted a cautious approach in this round of talks. These negotiations are taking place amid regional developments, especially the situation in Lebanon, which cast a shadow over the political atmosphere of the discussions.
