{"id":8131,"date":"2026-05-06T01:19:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=8131"},"modified":"2026-05-06T01:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:19:25","slug":"us-pakistan-iran-still-engaged-in-ceasefire-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/international\/us-pakistan-iran-still-engaged-in-ceasefire-talks\/8131\/","title":{"rendered":"US, Pakistan, Iran Still Engaged in Ceasefire Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Web Desk<\/strong>
May 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON<\/strong> \u2013 Trilateral discussions between the United States, Pakistan, and Iran are ongoing to secure a lasting ceasefire, with Washington pushing for immediate negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program while Iran insists on the lifting of the naval blockade as a precondition, according to a report by Al Jazeera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its latest report from Washington, Al Jazeera detailed that proposals and redlines are being exchanged between the three nations as Pakistan continues its pivotal mediation role in the months-long conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core Disagreement Remains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The central obstacle preventing a breakthrough is the sequencing of negotiations, the report said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/th>Stance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
United States<\/strong><\/td>Wants to address Iran’s nuclear program first before any other issues<\/td><\/tr>
Iran<\/strong><\/td>Demands the naval blockade of Iranian ports be lifted before any nuclear talks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The US has rejected Iran’s proposal to postpone nuclear discussions, insisting the “thorny issue” be linked to a permanent ceasefire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan’s Mediation Role Intensifies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad continues to serve as the primary channel of communication between Washington and Tehran. Recent weeks have seen Pakistan’s leadership personally engaged in the diplomacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n