US-Iran Peace Talks: Meeting in Islamabad? Türkiye-Egypt mediation, what the White House says

Amid the heated situation in the Middle East, a new possibility of peace is emerging. Speculations in the international circles – there may be an important meeting between the US and Iran in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. But Washington has not yet made any official announcement.

Why the speculation of the meeting in Islamabad?

According to sources in the news agency, high-level representatives of the two countries may meet in Islamabad this week. Although direct negotiations are still not certain, there are indications of ‘backchannel’ or indirect negotiations.

Who is mediating?

It is known that several countries are playing an important role in this possible peace talks.

Turkey

Egypt

Besides, some Gulf countries are also involved in the exchange of messages

These countries are trying to build a ‘bridge’ between America and Iran.

White House response

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear—

Such diplomatic negotiations are highly sensitive

Speculations should not be taken as facts until an official announcement about a meeting is made

‘Soft’ tone from Trump’s warning

US President Donald Trump recently issued a stern warning to Iran.

The threat of attack if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened

But later the stance was softened and the attack was suspended for 5 days

He claimed that the talks with Iran are progressing in a positive direction.

What is Iran’s position?

Tehran, however, has denied any direct talks.

However, European sources claim—

Although not direct, ‘indirect talks’ are going on

Different countries are mediating the exchange of messages

Covert diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran intensify. Speculation of a possible meeting in Islamabad is growing, although the White House has described it as ‘sensitive’.