US Iran talks Islamabad enter critical phase as ceasefire nears expiry Trump administration pushes maximalist demands on Iran’s nuclear program Strait of Hormuz tensions raise fears of global oil disruption Pakistan emerges as key mediator amid rising geopolitical stakes The next round of U.S.–Iran negotiations in Islamabad is shaping up less like a peace conference … Continue reading US Iran talks Islamabad Second Attempt: What the U.S. and Iran Are Bringing Into the Room