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The Islamabad Talks start today.

This could shape the Middle East for years.

Initial Phase:

US and Iranian delegations will hold separate bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is acting as main mediator.

Phase 1:

Indirect negotiations will begin, with both sides exchanging their demands and positions through Pakistan’s mediation channel rather than direct contact.

Phase 2 (Conditional):

If constructive progress is made in Phase One, talks will move to direct, face-to-face negotiations between US and Iranian representatives.