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Pakistan is moving forward with arrangements to host high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, despite lingering uncertainty over whether Tehran will fully participate following renewed tensions linked to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The planned negotiations are expected to address critical security and economic issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global energy supplies.
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Diplomatic sources say the talks could offer a rare opportunity for direct engagement between Washington and Tehran, but the situation remains delicate due to developments in Lebanon, where renewed fighting has raised questions about the durability of the recently announced ceasefire framework.
Iranian officials have made it clear that their participation hinges on Washington’s full compliance with ceasefire terms across all affected fronts. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated: “The holding of talks to end the war is dependent on the US adhering to its ceasefire commitments on all fronts, especially in Lebanon.”
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He added that Iran’s final decision on participation would be made once travel arrangements and delegation details are confirmed, signalling that Tehran is still carefully weighing its position.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have maintained that they have not violated the ceasefire, insisting that no offensive operations were carried out during the agreed truce period, even as regional tensions remain high.
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As preparations continue in Islamabad under tight security, the broader peace process remains fragile, with competing narratives over whether Lebanon is formally included in the ceasefire arrangement.
The outcome of the planned talks could have significant implications for de-escalation in the Middle East and the stability of global energy markets.
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