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Pakistan is pressing ahead with preparations to host US–Iran talks in Islamabad, even as uncertainty continues over whether Tehran will fully participate following renewed tensions linked to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The planned negotiations are expected to focus on key security and economic issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global energy supplies.
Diplomatic tensions, however, have been complicated by the situation in Lebanon, where renewed fighting has raised questions over the durability of the recently announced ceasefire framework.
Iranian officials have insisted that their participation in the talks depends on Washington’s compliance with ceasefire terms across all affected fronts. A Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, said:
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“The holding of talks to end the war is dependent on the US adhering to its ceasefire commitments on all fronts, especially in Lebanon,” he said.
He added that Iran’s final decision on participation would be made once travel arrangements and delegation details are confirmed, signalling that Tehran is still weighing its position.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards maintained that they have not violated the ceasefire, insisting that no offensive operations were carried out during the agreed truce period, even as regional tensions remain high.
As preparations continue in Islamabad under tight security, the broader peace process remains fragile, with competing narratives over whether Lebanon is formally included in the ceasefire arrangement.
