Pakistan and Qatar helped revive stalled negotiations, but deep disagreements continue to threaten a permanent settlement.
A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran has reportedly been achieved after weeks of intense negotiations, with Pakistan and Qatar playing key roles in pushing both sides toward an interim understanding. However, officials warn that the path to a final agreement remains uncertain.
Diplomatic sources said Pakistani officials actively managed behind-the-scenes discussions, including late-night engagements and multiple draft revisions, as Washington and Tehran struggled with major disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme and security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.
The negotiations reportedly reached a critical deadlock before Qatar stepped in, providing diplomatic support and assurances that helped both sides move closer to a temporary deal. Pakistani leadership, including senior civilian and military officials, remained involved throughout the process.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later told parliament that the agreement followed difficult negotiations filled with repeated setbacks and last-minute challenges caused by rising regional tensions.
Under the reported arrangement, the United States and Iran will have 60 days to work toward a broader settlement. Officials cautioned that disagreements over the interpretation of the deal and ongoing regional instability could still derail progress.
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