Pakistan announced it will host U.S.-Iran talks and has played an active facilitation role, while Tehran has issued stark warnings about U.S. military involvement. The Islamabad talks produced momentum for follow-up rounds, but outcomes remain uncertain. Araghchi’s concurrent visit to Russia, and Putin’s pledge of support during their meeting, could complicate mediation by reinforcing Iran’s ties to Moscow and affecting how regional mediators and Washington approach future negotiations.
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