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Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Doha as mediators press to finalise a 60‑day ceasefire extension with Washington and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with talks also touching on the release of overseas assets and phased sanctions relief; Pakistan and Qatar are mediating amid continued distrust, as both sides push to reach a deal.
Iran says deep, unresolved gaps persist in talks with Washington even as Pakistan-led mediation intensifies, insisting on ending the war and stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says some progress is possible but major differences remain, notably over uranium enrichment and control of Hormuz. The diplomacy unfolds amid regional flashpoints in Gaza and Lebanon and rising oil prices, complicating efforts to reach a peace agreement.
Iranian hardliners aligned with the IRGC threaten to derail indirect talks with the United States, while a pragmatic bloc led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf pushes to keep diplomacy alive. The split highlights deep tensions within Iran’s power structure as Islamabad hosts negotiations, raising doubts about the regime’s ability to balance confrontation with diplomacy amid domestic crackdowns and a volatile regional environment.
Pakistan is moving ahead with preparations for a second round of Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, even as Tehran's involvement remains unclear, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts and regional sensitivities in the Iran-U.S. relationship.
Iran and the United States remain far from a deal as negotiations stall over the Strait of Hormuz and a looming ceasefire expiry; Tehran warns it is fully prepared for renewed hostilities, while Washington pushes for a framework and the continuation of pressure from the blockade complicates talks and oil markets.
Al Mayadeen cites a senior Iranian source saying Lebanon's ceasefire will be approved tonight for one week, with a possible extension tied to the Iran-US ceasefire; Israel's cabinet will discuss the move as Netanyahu could attempt to undermine it, and the Israeli army is preparing for a political signal.
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran chose not to accept the terms, while Washington maintained its red lines. In response, President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and signaled possible interdiction of ships and mine-clearing operations. U.S. officials later confirmed Iran had mined the strait; Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire as talks were not concluded, with negotiations likely to resume.
Direct, face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran began in Islamabad as part of a three-way process with Pakistan to secure a durable ceasefire, led for the U.S. by Vice President JD Vance and for Iran by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Negotiators are addressing Iran’s redlines, compensation for damage, and steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all amid broader regional tensions with Lebanon and Israel and ongoing energy-market jitters.
Asian equities rose modestly as persistent AI concerns weighed on sentiment, with the Nikkei up about 0.9% and others higher as Lunar New Year holidays limited some trading; U.S. stocks posted small gains, and Brent/WTI oil prices eased after Iran-U.S. talks signaled progress on nuclear negotiations, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's January minutes for rate guidance.