WANA (Apr 11) – As indirect talks between Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad enter their final hours, indications suggest that a third round of negotiations is set to take place later tonight—described by sources as a “final attempt” to bring the two sides closer.

 

According to information obtained from sources close to the negotiations, two rounds of exchanges have already taken place, with messages conveyed between the parties through Pakistan’s mediation. The process has now reached a critical point, where the future of the talks appears to depend heavily on the outcome of the upcoming third round.

 

Reports from inside the negotiation rooms indicate that, despite ongoing discussions, significant differences remain. Informed sources say the U.S. side has continued to insist on what they describe as maximalist positions—an approach that has also been observed in previous rounds of talks, both publicly and behind closed doors.

 

This has contributed to an atmosphere of mistrust, rooted in past experiences, continuing to overshadow the discussions.

Iran-U.S. Negotiations in Islamabad. Social media /WANA News Agency

On the other hand, the Iranian delegation has participated with a full team, including specialized committees covering political, economic, legal, and military aspects. Sources close to the delegation state that Iran entered the talks in good faith, while also emphasizing a continued lack of trust toward the opposing side.

 

Meanwhile, members of the U.S. delegation had previously stated before arriving in Islamabad that they were willing to engage constructively if they observed signs of good faith. However, current assessments suggest that translating those intentions into tangible progress has proven challenging.

 

At the same time, exchanges of draft texts between expert teams and specialized committees have been ongoing, with preliminary proposals shared between the two sides—an indication of efforts to move into more detailed discussions and identify potential areas of agreement.

 

Pakistan’s role as mediator has become increasingly significant at this stage. Analysts believe that the success or failure of this mediation effort could influence not only the outcome of the Islamabad talks but also the trajectory of any future negotiations.

 

As the day draws to a close in Islamabad, attention is now focused on the possible outcome of the third round—one that could determine the fate of one of the most important recent diplomatic efforts. Journalists on the ground continue to closely monitor developments, aiming to report any breakthroughs or updates directly from official and first-hand sources.