Pakistan Says US-Iran Talks Remain Ongoing
Pakistan has said negotiations between the United States and Iran remain “ongoing” despite a sharp escalation in military attacks across the Middle East. Islamabad said it was continuing diplomatic efforts to restore talks under the memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran in June.
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan was doing its “utmost” to bring both countries back to the negotiating table.
Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Andrabi maintained that communication between the parties had not ended, even as fresh attacks raised concerns that the diplomatic process could collapse.
He said Islamabad remained committed to reviving negotiations through the framework established under the June agreement.
Islamabad MoU Faces Major Challenges
The Islamabad MoU was intended to reduce hostilities and create a pathway towards a broader settlement between the United States and Iran.
Discussions under the agreement were expected to address key disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, regional security and the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
However, renewed military action has placed the implementation of the agreement under severe pressure and deepened mistrust between the two sides.
Escalating Attacks Threaten Diplomacy
Pakistan’s statement came as the United States intensified strikes against Iranian targets and Tehran continued missile and drone attacks against American forces and regional countries.
Despite the violence, Islamabad has argued that the diplomatic channel remains open and should be used to prevent the conflict from expanding further.
Neither Washington nor Tehran has publicly provided detailed confirmation about the present stage or format of the negotiations.
