Direct US-Iran negotiations will commence this Saturday, aiming to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement

According to market sources, a Pakistani government official revealed that representatives from the United States and Iran will hold "direct" talks in Islamabad, aiming to reach a "permanent ceasefire" agreement.

The negotiations are scheduled to start on Saturday, hosted by Pakistan, with the meeting taking place at a heavily guarded military facility organized and secured by the Pakistani military.

The format of the talks will include direct and indirect contacts between the delegations, with both sides engaging in face-to-face discussions and separately holding talks with the Pakistani side.

Given the complexity of the issues, discussions may last "several days," but for security reasons, direct negotiations are unlikely to exceed two or three days. The sources emphasized that there is no fixed timetable for the negotiations, and they will be adjusted flexibly based on progress.

This direct negotiation is taking place against the backdrop of a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran. Previously, under Pakistan's mediation, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week temporary ceasefire, which went into effect in the early hours of April 8 Iran time.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that, at the request of the Pakistani side, the U.S. has decided to temporarily suspend its planned military strikes against Iran, provided that Iran agrees to "fully, immediately, and safely" open the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts say that the success or failure of the Islamabad talks will directly impact the Middle East peace process. If both sides reach an agreement on Iran’s "10-point plan," it could not only end the current military conflict but also lay the foundation for building a new security architecture in the Middle East.

However, considering the long-standing deep differences between the US and Iran, the negotiation process may be full of challenges, requiring all parties to demonstrate sufficient political wisdom and a spirit of compromise.

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