Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei in Tehran to discuss pressing national issues, including citizens’ livelihood needs, economic challenges, and foreign relations. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Aragchi ruled out any current negotiations with the United States, citing violations of past agreements.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Islamabad’s intent to host upcoming US-Iran peace talks, praising Donald Trump’s mediation efforts. Army chief Asim Munir engaged Tehran leaders, while Trump confirmed progress toward a regional agreement, including discussions on the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.
President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks with Iran may take place in Islamabad within two days, crediting Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for facilitating dialogue. The US blockade of Iranian ports, enforced by CENTCOM with warships and aircraft, has pressured Tehran back to negotiations.
The US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapsed after 21 hours, leaving a fragile two-week cease-fire in jeopardy. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iran’s economic leverage, while US officials blamed Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear programme.
