The United States, Iran, and Pakistan asserted on Saturday that significant progress had been made in negotiations aimed at ending nearly three months of war. Diplomatic discussions are continuing as mediators attempt to reach an agreement in the coming days.
In Tehran, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with several senior Iranian officials as part of mediation efforts led by Islamabad. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the discussions are now focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding intended to lay the groundwork for a settlement.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi participated in talks with the Pakistani delegation. Asim Munir also met with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian before departing the Iranian capital, according to state media.
The Pakistani army has reported "encouraging" progress over the past 24 hours toward a final agreement. Pakistan has been playing a central role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran for several weeks in an attempt to defuse the conflict.
For his part, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently visiting India, confirmed that discussions were progressing. He stated that the United States might have "something to announce" very soon regarding the Iranian issue.
“Progress has been made, even as I speak to you,” Rubio told reporters in New Delhi. “It is possible that later today, tomorrow, or in a few days, we will have something to announce,” he added, hinting at the possibility of a swift diplomatic breakthrough.
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