US-Iran Talks in Islamabad: High Stakes, No Deal, But a Door Left Open
Historic direct talks between the US and Iran happened in Islamabad with over 10,000 security personnel deployed. Pakistan's unique ties with Gulf states, China, and both parties made it a key mediator. Despite 21 hours of intense negotiation, no agreement was reached. The US demanded a long-term commitment from Iran to not seek nuclear weapons, while Iran linked talks to a Lebanon ceasefire and unfreezing its assets. Both sides called the talks substantive, and Iran described them as a 'process' laying a foundation. For now, the door is closed but not locked, seen as positive progress in a climate of deep distrust.
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