Since Friday night, immediately after the arrival of the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, intensive negotiations have been taking place, and several rounds of discussions have been held with Pakistani officials to ensure that the American side adheres to its commitments, Tasnim's correspondent dispatched to Islamabad reported.
It is said that some progress has also been made in this regard; however, the Israeli regime and Netanyahu continue to obstruct efforts and are seeking to prevent negotiations and agreements from taking shape.
From the perspective of the Iranian delegation, the United States is unequivocally responsible for this matter, and Iran considers the Israeli regime to be partner of the US, maintaining its demands from the US on this issue.
Following the assassination of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and several military commanders on February 28, the US and Israel launched an extensive military offensive against Iran. In response, the Iranian Armed Forces carried out attacks on American and Israeli positions in the region and the occupied territories, showcasing their capability to retaliate effectively. Contrary to the aggressors' expectations of a quick victory, Iran's powerful counterattacks for 40 days inflicted significant damage on US and Israeli military assets.
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Pakistani mediation led to a two-week ceasefire agreement on April 8 that allows for negotiations in Islamabad. Iran has laid out a ten-point plan for the talks, which includes demands for the withdrawal of US forces, the lifting of sanctions, and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government maintains a stance of distrust towards the US, asserting that the negotiations are not meant to resolve the conflict but rather to shift the battleground into the diplomatic arena.