Pakistan expressed optimism on Thursday that a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran is imminent, potentially ending the conflict that has destabilized the region since early 2026.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh declared on Monday that Tehran will not accept any terms "beyond international law" effectively stalling hopes for a quick breakthrough in Islamabad.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that a deal with Iran would be signed "tonight" in Pakistan, despite no confirmation from Tehran that they will even attend the talks.

High-level negotiations between Iran and the United States, titled the 'Islamabad Talks,' concluded Sunday without an agreement. Following the deadlock, both delegations have departed the Pakistani capital.

An Iranian delegation met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad as part of ongoing ceasefire discussions between United States and Iran.

A high-level US delegation, including Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to negotiate a formal ceasefire with Iran. The visit follows the arrival of