Resumption of US-Iran talks hangs in the balance

About this episode

The episode discusses the uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks and the role of Pakistan in facilitating communication between the two nations.

An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s leadership, as uncertainty hangs over potential negotiations over the weekend. Iran’s foreign ministry says no direct talks with the US are planned in Islamabad, adding that Tehran will instead relay its position through Pakistan. But in a contradictory statement, the White House says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Pakistan on Saturday for face to face discussions with Iran. James M. Dorsey, joins TRT World from Singapore. He is an adjunct senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

People in this episode

Host: James M. Dorsey

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• diplomacy
• foreign policy
• negotiations
• Middle East politics

Keywords

• US-Iran talks
• Abbas Araghchi
• diplomacy
• Pakistan
• White House
• Steve Witkoff
• Jared Kushner
• Islamabad

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White House, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Places: Pakistan, Iran, Islamabad

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