US-Iran Talks Likely to Be Held in Islamabad on July 11
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A new round of US-Iran talks, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and asset unfreezing, is expected on July 11, with Islamabad, Pakistan, cited as the most likely venue by diplomatic sources, though no final decision has been made.
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Why It Matters
The new round of US-Iran talks follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June for an immediate ceasefire after a US-Israel military operation against Iran, with previous talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, July 6. /TASS/. The new round of US-Iran talks, expected on July 11, is most likely to be held in Islamabad, the newspaper Dawn reported, citing diplomatic sources.
"There are two possible venues for technical-level negotiations, the Pakistani capital and the Swiss resort of Burgenstock," one source said. However, Islamabad, according to him, is "the most likely option." No final decision has been made yet, the publication said.
According to diplomatic sources, the talks will focus on Iran's nuclear program, the lifting of sanctions against Tehran, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.
On February 28, the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding that provided for an immediate ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon. Afterwards, talks were held at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators in the implementation of the Memorandum. According to a joint statement by Qatar and Pakistan after the first round of negotiations, the meeting with US and Iranian representatives took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere. Notable progress was achieved, including the establishment of a framework for further technical negotiations.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
US-Iran technical-level negotiations will occur on July 11.
Likely · Within days
Islamabad will be confirmed as the venue for the US-Iran talks.
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Islamabad be the final venue?
- What will be the outcome of the talks?
- Will sanctions be lifted?
