Iran signals readiness to resume US talks, mediated by Pakistan

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Iran has told Pakistani mediators that it is prepared to continue negotiations with the United States. Tehran specified three possible venues – Geneva, Doha or Islamabad – and stressed that the talks should proceed under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on 17 June 2026. The negotiations are described as suspended, not terminated, and are intended to be conducted in phases: first addressing the Strait of Hormuz, then frozen Iranian assets, and finally the nuclear programme.

Iran also rejected any proposal to create a new corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan is weighing a restart of the US‑Iran talks, a move encouraged by China, while Qatar and other regional actors continue to act as mediators. The United States has recently halted its air raids on Iranian targets, a pause that both sides say creates space for diplomatic engagement. The development is being reported by multiple regional outlets, including Al Arabiya, and reflects ongoing attempts to de‑escalate a volatile regional security situation.

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[● 8 SOURCES] Iran told Pakistan it is ready to continue negotiations with the United States. (multiple sources)
[● 7 SOURCES] The negotiations are to address, in order, the Strait of Hormuz issue, frozen Iranian assets, and Iran's nuclear program. (multiple sources)
[● 7 SOURCES] The negotiations could be held in Geneva, Doha or Islamabad. (multiple sources)
[● 5 SOURCES] Iran rejected the proposal to create a new passage through the Strait of Hormuz. (multiple sources)
[● 3 SOURCES] Earlier negotiation rounds were held in Switzerland and Qatar with Pakistani leaders present. (multiple sources)
[● 3 SOURCES] Pakistan is evaluating a restart of US‑Iran talks, encouraged by China, amid rising Gulf escalation risk. (multiple sources)
[● 2 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Minister Eskandar Momeni met Pakistani officials in Islamabad during a recent visit. (multiple sources)
[● 4 SOURCES] The talks follow a memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June 2026 between the United States and Iran. (multiple sources)
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran describes the negotiations as suspended, not concluded.
[● 6 SOURCES] Iran informed Pakistan it is ready to continue negotiations with the United States.
[● 2 SOURCES] The United States has paused its attacks on Iran as of the recent weekend.