By Staff Reporter
DUBAI- Iran and the United States may resume negotiations in Pakistan next week as diplomatic efforts intensify to contain escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposed talks are expected to focus on limiting Iran’s nuclear activities and reducing military tensions in the strategic waterway, though major disagreements between the two sides reportedly remain unresolved.
The developments come after US forces struck two Iranian-linked tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering retaliation from Tehran and renewed exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel. Iran accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and damaging ongoing diplomatic efforts, while US President Donald Trump said Tehran’s response to the latest American proposal is expected soon.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to strengthening international relations based on “mutual respect and shared interests” while rejecting what he described as “colonialism and exploitation.”
In a post published on X, Pezeshkian said Iran’s foreign policy is rooted in friendship, tolerance and resistance against oppression, adding that “colonialism will have no place in the future world.”
He also stressed that Iran’s historical identity and cultural values would continue to guide the country’s role on the global stage amid mounting regional tensions.
