Al Arabiya: New Round of Iran-US Negotiations to be Held July 11 in Pakistan

According to international news sources, a new round of diplomatic efforts to resolve long-standing tensions between Tehran and Washington is underway. Al Arabiya reported on Saturday that Pakistan has been selected as the host for the next round of technical and political talks between the two countries [1]. This meeting, scheduled for July 11, takes place amid unprecedented political developments in the region.

Islamabad: The New Hub for Tehran-Washington Diplomacy Reports indicate that Islamabad has been chosen as the primary option for hosting this round of talks. Although the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland was previously considered a potential option, diplomatic sources told Pakistan's "Dawn" newspaper that Islamabad has a higher chance of hosting [2]. These negotiations follow the framework of the "Islamabad Memorandum" signed about two weeks ago. This memorandum gave the parties 60 days to reach a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear program and related issues [5].

Main Pillars of Discussion: Sanctions and Frozen Assets Sources familiar with the matter told Al Hadath and Al Arabiya that the main agenda for the July 11 meeting will focus on three pillars: the lifting of United States sanctions against Iran, the release of Iran's frozen assets abroad, and reviewing the latest status of the nuclear file [3]. Previously, during technical negotiations held in late June in Switzerland and Doha, positive progress was made regarding the release of a portion of Iran's billions of dollars in assets, although American officials still disagree with the Iranian side over the details [4].

Impact of the Iranian Leader's Passing on the Negotiation Process A key point in recent reports is the temporary delay in determining the composition of the Iranian negotiating delegation. Due to the funeral and burial ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late leader of Iran who passed away following incidents in February, Tehran officials have announced that the level of representation and the members of the delegation sent to Pakistan will be determined after these official ceremonies conclude [1][4]. Reports suggest that figures such as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi will likely be part of this delegation to advance talks with the Donald Trump administration [5].

Mediation Roles of Pakistan and Qatar Success in reaching this stage of negotiations is credited to the continuous efforts of mediators in Pakistan and Qatar. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that Qatari and Pakistani mediators have held separate meetings with American and Iranian negotiators, leading to tangible progress in implementing the recent memorandum [2]. In addition to nuclear issues, the Pakistan meeting is expected to discuss regional security topics, including maintaining stability in the Strait of Hormuz and the continuation of the ceasefire in Lebanon [4].