U.S.-Iran talks may resume soon
Donald Trump says Pakistan could host renewed negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran could resume within two days, with Pakistan likely to host, after previous negotiations in Islamabad collapsed. Trump praised Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for his role in the earlier talks.
Washington reportedly proposed a 20‑year suspension of Iran’s nuclear activities, while Iran countered with a five‑year suspension; the U.S. is not seeking a permanent ban on enrichment, sources said. Key outstanding issues include removal of enriched uranium, restoring free passage in the Strait of Hormuz, and curbing Iran’s support for proxy groups.
Iran’s government estimated damage from recent U.S.-Israeli strikes at about $270 billion and said reparations would be on its negotiating agenda. Israeli officials insisted removal of enriched material is a precondition for ending the joint offensive, saying attacks had degraded Iran’s weapons capability.
After the failed talks, the U.S. moved to block ships transiting to and from Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions. International figures have urged renewed diplomacy to stabilize the region amid the fragile ceasefire.
