Another round of Iran-US talks set for Sunday at Pakistan’s request

Sahin Demir

Iran and the US have agreed to hold another round of talks later Sunday in Pakistan following a proposal by Pakistani mediators, according to İranian state media, IRIB.

The upcoming round will be part of trilateral negotiations involving Iran, the US and Pakistan, as efforts continue to reach a framework agreement to end hostilities.

The decision came after earlier rounds with senior officials ended in Islamabad, including with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and senior security official Ali Bagheri Kani, as well as US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

Following the meetings, the two sides engaged in indirect exchanges, including sharing written texts.

The next round is expected to take place after sunrise Sunday, while officials and media teams await details from inside the negotiation venue.

Earlier, the two sides held initial indirect talks before moving into face-to-face negotiations, while exchanging written texts, signaling cautious progress.

The US delegation is led by Vice President J.D. Vance, accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

The Iranian delegation is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and senior security official Ali Bagheri Kani also taking part.

Senior Pakistani officials facilitated the talks, positioning Islamabad as a key mediator in the process.

Iranian media said the negotiations had entered a “sensitive phase,” with expert teams engaged at the technical level through specialized committees.

Pakistan is hosting the talks as part of efforts to end the broader regional conflict under a fragile two-week ceasefire brokered earlier this week.