Islamabad Talks May Resume Next Week, Lasting a Month

Negotiations between the United States and Iran could restart in Islamabad as early as next week, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. The two sides, working alongside mediators, are reportedly drafting a single-page framework aimed at resuming talks to end their ongoing dispute and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Mediators are pushing for a short-term memorandum to guide the month-long discussions, the Journal reported, citing informed sources. The process is expected to tackle Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, though fundamental disagreements remain over uranium enrichment levels, inspection protocols, and the sequencing of steps.

Key Points of Contention

The proposed framework seeks to bridge deep divides between the parties. Sources told the newspaper that the core disputes center on:

• Limits on uranium enrichment
• Inspection procedures
• The order in which actions would be taken

Earlier on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would resume bombing Iran “at a much higher level and intensity” if Tehran fails to agree to a deal.