Islamabad Talks: A 21-Hour Sprint in US-Iran Diplomacy

Twenty-one hours of negotiations in Islamabad brought massive delegations from both sides, but experts warned the session was unlikely to settle the two-decade dispute over Iran’s nuclear program while adding new questions about Hormuz governance and potential US reparations. Analysts said a deal was improbable in a single marathon meeting, with core issues like enrichment rights and regional security requiring continued talks and concessions. The talks occurred amid broader regional tensions and Iran’s domestic economic strains, making a durable accord more challenging to achieve.