U.S.-Iran Negotiations Reportedly Set to Resume in Pakistan After Khamenei Funeral

Al Arabiya reported that the next round of talks is expected July 11, with sanctions, frozen Iranian assets and Tehran’s nuclear program on the agenda.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is expected to take place July 11 in Pakistan, according to a Saturday report by Al Arabiya, as both sides continue efforts to turn last month’s interim accord into a broader permanent agreement.

Neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed the reported meeting.

Al Arabiya reported that the upcoming talks are expected to focus on U.S. sanctions, Iran’s frozen financial assets and Tehran’s nuclear program. The outlet said Iran has not yet decided who will lead its delegation, with that decision expected after the conclusion of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran began a six-day state funeral Saturday for Khamenei, who was killed in a Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli airstrike. The funeral is scheduled to end with his burial on July 9.

The reported July 11 meeting would follow indirect technical discussions held this week in Doha, Qatar. During those talks, U.S. and Iranian negotiators worked through Qatari and Pakistani mediators on implementation details tied to the interim agreement reached last month.

President Donald Trump has said any permanent deal must address Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian officials have sought the phased release of billions of dollars in frozen financial assets as part of a wider settlement.

Pakistan and Qatar have both taken increasingly prominent roles in facilitating indirect contact between Washington and Tehran. The reported Pakistan meeting would continue that diplomatic track as negotiators seek to move beyond the temporary accord and establish terms for a lasting agreement.

The talks come at a politically sensitive moment for Iran, with the government completing Khamenei’s state funeral and preparing to determine who will represent Tehran in the next stage of negotiations.