Pakistani government sources have announced that the exchange of messages between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, has entered a new phase. According to these sources, after both sides submitted their responses regarding a joint framework to end months of conflict, indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran have increased.<\/p>\n
A senior official stated that Islamabad and Doha proposed a plan earlier this week to de-escalate tensions and urged both countries to revert to their positions before July 9 as a first step to pave the way for the resumption of stalled negotiations.<\/p>\n
According to the sources, although the details of the responses have not been disclosed, both parties have expressed their readiness to continue dialogue and pursue a diplomatic solution to end recent tensions. The cessation of attacks by both sides has also raised hopes for reviving the talks.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, The New York Times has reported that Donald Trump, the US president, has temporarily halted plans to escalate military operations against Iran after two weeks of nighttime attacks. The report cites concerns over dwindling US air defense missile stockpiles as a factor in this decision, which was made following a meeting with senior advisors and cabinet members.<\/p>\n
Pakistani sources added that if an agreement is reached, negotiations between Washington and Tehran will quickly resume, with the implementation of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon prioritized on the agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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