The U.S. sends a delegation to Islamabad to negotiate with Iran, but Tehran has not yet confirmed its participation

The United States is preparing for a new round of negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, in an effort to prevent the collapse of the fragile ceasefire currently in place, although Iran's participation remains shrouded in uncertainty, according to The Washington Post.

The U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, is leading the Washington delegation along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner, key figures in recent diplomatic engagements, as confirmed by international media and agencies cited by various outlets. The meeting, facilitated with Pakistani mediation, aims to move towards an agreement that will put an end to weeks of conflict in the region.

However, Iran's participation in these talks is not guaranteed. Various reports indicate that Tehran has not yet confirmed its attendance and may even boycott the meeting due to recent tensions, such as the U.S. naval blockade and the seizure of an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

The context is particularly delicate: the ceasefire, announced in early April, is about to expire, and the threats of a resumption of hostilities are increasing the pressure on both parties.

From Washington, President Donald Trump has warned that he will not extend the truce if an agreement is not reached, while insisting that Iran must accept stricter conditions regarding its nuclear program.

For its part, the Iranian government has expressed distrust toward U.S. intentions and rejects negotiating under military pressure or sanctions, which further complicates the situation.

The negotiations in Islamabad come after previous attempts that ended without concrete results, reflecting the depth of the differences between the two countries. Analysts warn that, in the absence of consensus, the most likely outcome could be a temporary extension of the truce rather than a definitive agreement.

In this context of mutual distrust and contradictory messages, the immediate future of the talks remains uncertain, with the possibility of a new military escalation if progress is not achieved in the coming hours.