The United States and Iran could resume their discussions next week in Islamabad

Rabia Iclal Turan

09 May 2026 – Last updated: 09 May 2026

AA / Washington / Rabia Iclal Turan

The United States and Iran could resume their discussions as early as next week in Islamabad, according to information from the Wall Street Journal published on Friday, as mediators try to revive a diplomatic process to end the conflict.

According to the American newspaper, both parties are currently working on a one-page memorandum with 14 points that would serve as a framework for a month-long negotiation cycle.

The document being prepared would address issues such as the Iranian nuclear program, easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the fate of Iranian stocks of highly enriched uranium, which could be transferred to another country. However, several sensitive points remain unresolved.

The question of a potential easing of American sanctions continues to divide negotiators and could complicate the progress of the discussions, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. If the talks advance, the initial one-month period could be extended by mutual agreement.

Regional tensions escalated sharply after the strikes launched on February 28 by the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by Iranian retaliation and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage for global oil and gas transportation.

A ceasefire negotiated by Pakistan came into effect on April 8, but a first round of discussions held in Islamabad on April 11 did not lead to a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by U.S. President Donald Trump, with no specific deadline mentioned.

Since April 13, Washington has also imposed a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in this highly strategic waterway.

* translated from English by Ayse Betul Akcesme