Iran warns it has 'new cards on the battlefield' as Pakistan prepares for possible peace talks
Preparations for possible peace talks between Iran and the US are underway in Islamabad, but uncertainty remains due to Iran's reluctance to commit. Iran's speaker of parliament has stated that the country won't accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats'.
Preparations for possible peace talks are still in place in Islamabad, with security checkpoints and 'Islamabad Talks' posters visible throughout the capital. However, uncertainty surrounds the talks due to Iran's reluctance to publicly commit to attending. The US delegation, led by JD Vance, was expected to arrive in Pakistan, but its timing remains unclear. Iran's speaker of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has stated that the country won't accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', referencing recent events in the Strait of Hormuz. Internal power struggles within Iran may be contributing to the uncertainty, with hardliners pressuring leaders to choose conflict over diplomacy. As the ceasefire is set to expire, it remains uncertain whether the peace talks will actually take place.
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