US‑Iran Talks on War Termination Conditions Continue, Qatar and Pakistan Mediate

The United States and Iran are engaged in a series of diplomatic exchanges aimed at ending hostilities across the region. Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries, facilitating discussions on Iran’s demands, which include the unfreezing of Iranian assets, removal of the naval embargo, and a complete halt to combat operations. While both sides have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 18 June to pursue a final settlement within 60 days, the deadline passed on 17 August without a conclusive agreement. Recent escalations have revived uncertainty about the next steps in the negotiation process.