Iran Shares Concerns on US Policies with Pakistan Amid Regional Talks

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Iran’s claim that it has offered a ‘workable framework’ for a permanent end to the US war, while doubting Washington’s intent. They highlight Araghchi’s meetings in Islamabad and his plan to return, portraying Iran as ready for diplomacy but unwilling to bow to what it calls maximalist US demands. Commentators in this block expect Tehran to keep using Pakistan and Turkey as channels while holding firm on core security and sanctions issues.

• •Iran has shared with Pakistan a written framework that it says could permanently end the war with the United States.
• •Abbas Araghchi has publicly questioned whether Washington is genuinely ready for dialogue on a ceasefire and broader settlement.
• •Tehran has ruled out direct talks with US envoys in Pakistan under current conditions, preferring indirect exchanges through Islamabad.
• •Iran’s leadership insists it will not accept US demands that go beyond what it considers fair security and sanctions relief terms.
• •Turkey’s foreign minister is coordinating with Iranian and Pakistani counterparts by phone to support a Tehran–Washington ceasefire effort.