{"id":107037,"date":"2026-04-09T22:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=107037"},"modified":"2026-04-09T22:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:07:46","slug":"iran-us-talks-to-begin-indirectly-in-pakistan-sources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/featured\/iran-us-talks-to-begin-indirectly-in-pakistan-sources\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran-US Talks to begin indirectly in Pakistan: Sources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The first round of negotiations between the representatives of Iran and the US will be held without any face-to-face contact, as both delegations will hold talks separately with the help of Pakistani officials, sources said.<\/p>\n<p>Sources further revealed that in the second stage of talks, face-to-face discussions between the two delegations will take place after addressing important topics through separate discussions in which Pakistan is playing an intermediary role.<\/p>\n<p>Important preparations have been made for providing a positive environment for the discussion process, which shows how sensitive the diplomatic engagement currently taking place is.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, sources revealed that the delegation from the US will reach Pakistan in two stages. First, special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Pakistan, while US Vice President J.D. Vance will follow them in the second stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ca4ac1-aa04-83e8-b6da-513004cb948b-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-110\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c1523413-e5b2-46df-9e73-d5268c1d3552\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1474\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The development highlights Pakistan\u2019s growing role as a mediator in efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing dialogue between the two countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca5c6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ca5c6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lebanon seeks Pakistan\u2019s help to halt Israeli attacks<\/h3>\n<p>Lebanese Prime Minister\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nawaf Salam<\/span><\/span>\u00a0has sought<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/macron-praises-pakistans-role-in-iran-us-ceasefire-efforts\/\">\u00a0Pakistan<\/a>\u2019s cooperation to immediately end the ongoing attacks on Lebanon and its people, as regional tensions continue to escalate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"631\">According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Prime Minister\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/span><\/span>\u00a0held a telephone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart, during which he strongly condemned Israel\u2019s continued aggression against Lebanon and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"844\">The prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan is actively engaged in sincere diplomatic efforts for regional peace, including facilitating talks between Iran and the United States aimed at achieving a ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1114\">During the conversation, Nawaf Salam appreciated Pakistan\u2019s role in peace efforts and urged Islamabad to help ensure an immediate halt to attacks. He also called for confirmation that Lebanon is included in the broader ceasefire framework to prevent further strikes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1200\">Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as diplomatic engagements continue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1570\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The development comes amid a sharp escalation in violence, with reports indicating that more than 200 people were killed in recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon. While the United States and Israel maintain that Lebanon is not part of the current ceasefire, Iran has signaled that it considers Lebanon integral to any truce arrangement, further complicating the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The first round of negotiations between the representatives of Iran and the US will be held without any face-to-face contact, as both delegations will hold talks separately with the help of Pakistani officials, sources said. 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