Both sides have indicated their willingness in principle to talk, according to Pakistani officials. Pakistani officials believe the biggest risk to any talks is Israel playing the role of spoiler. Those are just the kind of attacks on non-military and non-regime targets that would derail the talks, Pakistani officials believe. Pakistani officials believe that if Iran and the US sincerely want to reach an agreement, the divide can be bridged. Islamabad expects any talks to be indirect, with Pakistani officials shuttling between the US and Iranian delegations in different rooms.

Source: The Guardian March 29, 2026 10:32 UTC