Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have not yet produced any official outcomes and appear to be currently stalled. Iranian media reports that the US has made “excessive demands” according to Teheran, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz. CNN’s US correspondent cited a source close to the Iranian negotiating team who stated that the US demands are “unacceptable”. US President Donald Trump is reportedly demanding the unconditional release of the crucial strait, an area Iran has largely blocked and mined in response to US-Israeli strikes. The talks, which are being mediated by Pakistan and attended by figures such as US Vice President JD Vance, have now been moved to an expert level. At this stage, specialized committees are meeting to discuss economic, military, legal, and nuclear subjects, aiming to negotiate “technical details”. Reports indicate that the discussions are expected to continue into the night and might resume on Sunday. A notable aspect of these talks is that Washington and Teheran are negotiating directly with each other, rather than solely through a mediator.
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