High-level talks between US and Iranian officials concluded in Islamabad without a resolution, yet sources indicate that discussions are ongoing regarding the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear matters, and sanctions.
This weekend meeting aimed at addressing the tensions between the U.S. and Iran took place just four days after last Tuesday’s ceasefire announcement. It marked the first direct interaction between US and Iranian officials in over ten years and the most significant engagement since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Discussions unfolded within Islamabad’s luxurious Serena Hotel, divided across two distinct wings and one shared area—one designated for US representatives, another for the Iranian side, and a common space for trilateral meetings that included Pakistani facilitators, operational staff reported to Reuters.
Key issues on the agenda included the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy shipments which Iran has partially blocked, while the US has committed to ensuring it remains open. The talks also addressed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the international sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Delegates were prohibited from using phones in the main meeting area, which compelled attendees, including US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, to step outside during breaks to communicate updates back home, according to two sources.
