For years, Iran and the United States have engaged in negotiations over a wide range of issues. Even before the 2015 nuclear deal, multiple rounds of talks were held between the two sides over several years.
This shows that dialogue between the two countries has long been ongoing, and today the number of disputed issues is even greater than before.
The war has also introduced new points of tension, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as one of the most critical concerns. At this moment, talks that began in Islamabad have concluded, but the question remains whether diplomacy itself has truly ended.
What happens in the next few hours is now the central question. Yet there is still no statement from the one figure whose words are considered most decisive, as he is expected to make the final announcement.
JD Vance has already commented on the issues where progress has not been made. The US Vice President’s remarks suggest that a potential deal or proposal is still on the table, and Iran may yet reconsider it. However, President Donald Trump has remained silent. That silence is now being seen as deeply troubling, almost louder than any statement.
Just days ago, the world witnessed heightened tension when he posted that “a whole civilization will be destroyed tonight and will never return.”
Another harsh reality of diplomatic efforts is the constant risk of a return to conflict. For now, a ceasefire remains in place, with around 10 days still remaining.
With the exception of Israel, the international community, including Pakistan, would prefer that the ceasefire continues until its expiry. On 28 February, the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks on US bases across several Middle Eastern countries. This escalation spread conflict across the region and caused global economic instability.
Eventually, with Pakistan’s mediation, a two-week ceasefire was established last Tuesday, along with an agreement to pursue further peace talks.
On Saturday, delegations from the United States and Iran met in Islamabad, but the 21-hour negotiation ended without any agreement.
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