US and Iran Set to Resume Negotiations in Pakistan Despite Naval Blockade

In a swift shift, the United States and Iran plan to restart talks in Pakistan later this week, according to reports. This comes less than 24 hours after Washington imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, a move that many feared could trigger broader conflict. The announcement helped push oil prices below $100 per barrel on Tuesday. Sources say both sides received a formal proposal to reconvene as early as Friday. Last weekend’s high-level meeting in Islamabad was the first direct diplomatic contact since 1979. While progress was acknowledged, differences over nuclear demands remain. As diplomats prepare to return to the table, the U.S. Navy maintains strict enforcement of maritime restrictions. The broader ceasefire holds despite rising tensions, and the coming talks must address the removal of enriched nuclear material from Iran.

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