A new round of US-Iran talks is scheduled to begin in Pakistan on Monday as officials from both nations seek a diplomatic resolution.
- Location: Negotiators are arriving in Islamabad on Sunday.
- Status: President Trump describes a deal as “very close” with no remaining sticking points.
- Conflict: Iran denies claims that it will transfer its enriched uranium stockpiles.
Negotiators are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of the meetings. Pakistan is serving as the host for the sensitive effort to facilitate contact between Washington and Tehran.
Trump Signals Optimism for Agreement
President Donald Trump has struck an optimistic tone regarding the negotiations, stating that a deal with Iran is “very close.” He further claimed that there are “no sticking points at all” left in the process.
Trump indicated that he may travel to Islamabad to seal an agreement if a breakthrough is reached. He described Pakistan’s role as “great” and “so good” in facilitating the process.
Disagreement Over Uranium Stockpiles
Despite the optimism from Washington, significant differences remain. Iran’s foreign ministry stated Friday that its stockpile of enriched uranium would not be transferred “anywhere.”
This statement pushes back against earlier claims made by Trump that Tehran had agreed to hand over the material.
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