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Trump signals possible Pakistan visit amid progress in US–Iran talks

Trump signals

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible visit to Pakistan, stating that he may travel to Islamabad if a deal with Iran is successfully finalized.

Speaking to the media, Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their “excellent role” in the ongoing negotiations, highlighting Pakistan’s constructive and effective contribution in facilitating dialogue with Iran.

He said that significant progress is being made in talks between the United States and Iran, with both sides moving closer to an agreement.

However, he reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, while noting that Tehran is showing flexibility on the issue.

Trump added that a second round of negotiations with Iran is expected next week, which could mark a major step toward regional stability if successful.

He cautioned that failure to reach an agreement could lead to renewed tensions.

The US President also revealed that a 10-day ceasefire has been agreed upon between Israel and Lebanon, including involvement from Hezbollah, and is set to take effect later tonight.

He further claimed credit for facilitating multiple ceasefires globally, expressing optimism that a deal with Iran would represent a major diplomatic success, while warning that the risk of conflict remains if talks collapse.

US–Iran talks in Islamabad likely to continue on Sunday: reports

US–Iran talks

Islamabad: Ongoing negotiations between United States and Iran in Islamabad are expected to continue tonight and possibly into Sunday, according to media reports.

Citing Pakistani sources, CNN reported that discussions between the two sides may extend beyond the initially planned schedule.

Pakistan is playing a key mediatory role in facilitating the talks, providing a platform for dialogue between the two countries.

Meanwhile, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said that tensions between the US and Iran span over 47 years, and such complex issues cannot be resolved in just a few hours of meetings.

He noted that both sides are in continuous contact with their respective leaderships and will consult before finalizing any agreements.

Tarar added that while the talks were initially expected to conclude in a day, the positive momentum could lead to an extension of negotiations into the following day.

Pakistan invited to participate in US–Iran talks: Foreign Office confirms

Pakistan invited

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has confirmed that Islamabad has been invited to participate in talks between the United States and Iran.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said that Pakistan has received a formal invitation to attend the US–Iran negotiations.

According to diplomatic sources, the talks are scheduled to take place this week in Istanbul. The sources revealed that the negotiations were made possible through back-channel diplomatic efforts, with Pakistan and Türkiye playing a key role in facilitating the process.

Meanwhile, a foreign news agency quoted Iranian officials as saying that US–Iran nuclear talks will resume on Friday in Türkiye. The negotiations had remained stalled since May 2023, following five previous rounds.

A regional official stated that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Pakistan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates have also been invited to Istanbul to attend the talks.

Iranian diplomatic sources said Tehran is neither optimistic nor pessimistic about the Istanbul negotiations, adding that the talks will determine whether the United States is serious about pursuing meaningful and result-oriented dialogue.

The Iranian sources further emphasized that Iran’s defensive preparedness remains at its highest level, stressing that the country is ready for any situation and that Iran’s defense capabilities are non-negotiable.