Islamabad likely to host new US-Iran talks after Hajj 2026: reports

Pakistan’s capital is likely to host a fresh round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after the Hajj season, according to multiple media reports highlighting growing diplomatic activity in the region.

Reports suggest that discussions between Washington and Tehran have entered a critical phase, with both sides continuing contact over unresolved issues while efforts move forward to finalize the framework of a possible agreement.

According to Arab media reports, including Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, work is underway on the final draft of a proposed agreement between the US and Iran. Some reports also claimed that an announcement regarding the broader outline of the deal could come sooner than expected.

Islamabad is now being viewed as a possible venue for the next phase of negotiations, where all parties may continue discussions aimed at reducing tensions and moving closer to a formal agreement. The latest developments come as Pakistan’s diplomatic role in regional affairs continues to expand. Officials and analysts believe Islamabad has become an important communication channel between Tehran and Washington in recent months.

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Sources quoted in international media reports said senior Pakistani figures may travel to Iran in the coming days for meetings and consultations connected to the ongoing diplomatic process. Iranian officials have also acknowledged that messages between Tehran and Washington have continued through Pakistani channels as indirect negotiations remain active.

Reports said the communication process is continuing under Iran’s reported 14-point proposal framework, with Pakistan playing a supporting mediation role in the background. The issue gained further attention during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent visit to Tehran, where discussions reportedly included Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and supporting regional peace efforts.

Analysts say the possibility of Islamabad hosting another round of talks does not come as a surprise because Pakistan has repeatedly been mentioned as a trusted intermediary between both sides. They believe Pakistan’s balanced relations with both Iran and the United States have placed the country in a significant diplomatic position at a time when regional tensions remain highly sensitive.

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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more time for negotiations with Iran instead of immediate military action. Reports also indicated that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar encouraged diplomatic dialogue and urged more time for negotiations to continue.

Despite signs of progress, important issues are still under discussion, and negotiators are reportedly working carefully to turn indirect understandings into a structured and formal agreement. Analysts say the coming weeks could prove crucial for the future of US-Iran relations, as regional countries continue pushing for diplomacy to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East.