Breakthrough Expected Within 48 Hours on US-Iran Talks as Tehran Seeks Guarantees
A potential breakthrough in efforts to launch talks between the United States and Iran could emerge within 48 hours, though Tehran remains reluctant to engage without firm guarantees, sources in Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry told Anadolu on Wednesday.
According to officials, diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, Turkiye, and Egypt are ongoing to bring all parties to the negotiating table. Iran, however, is insisting on key conditions, including assurances against future military action, the exclusion of its missile program from negotiations, and compensation for losses caused by US and zionist strikes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar are reportedly in continuous contact with Iranian leadership to persuade Tehran to participate. Islamabad has also offered to host “meaningful and conclusive” talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement to end the war. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir has been engaged in discussions with US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict.
Diplomatic momentum has intensified further with Masoud Pezeshkian calling for collective de-escalation efforts, while Rafael Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency indicated that talks could take place in Islamabad as early as this weekend. He noted that discussions are expected to expand beyond nuclear issues to include missile programs, regional militias, and security guarantees for Iran.
The diplomatic push comes amid continued escalation, with US and zionist airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28 killing more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting the zionist entity and US-linked positions across the region.
