Negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad between the US and Iranian delegations, which began on Saturday afternoon, have continued for over 15 hours.
“15 hours and the numbers are growing“, a US administration official was quoted as saying in a statement from the press office of US Vice President J. D. Vance. The statement did not specify the level of interaction.
The Iranian news agency “Tasnim“ also reported that the talks in Islamabad have already exceeded 15 hours.
“The intensive talks that began on Saturday morning with the goodwill and mediation of Pakistan have continued without interruption and the two sides have exchanged numerous messages and text messages“, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said in X.
According to him, in the past 24 hours, discussions have covered various aspects of the main topics of the talks, including “the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, military reparations, the lifting of sanctions and the complete cessation of war against Iran and in the region“.
“The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and good faith of the other side, refraining from excessive and illegal demands and recognizing Iran's legitimate rights and interests“, Baghaei stressed.
In media reports The reports specify that “technical teams from both sides“ are still “exchange materials“.
The Fars news agency reported earlier that talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad, at the suggestion of Pakistan, would continue on Sunday. According to the agency, the two sides have not yet managed to reach an agreement on certain issues.
During the talks, Pakistan presented a proposal to regulate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which would include joint patrols, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Pakistani government source.
“The Pakistani delegation presented a proposal to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The Pakistani proposal will include joint patrols in the strait, the source said.
Furthermore, the source said, "the talks between the US and Iran were direct, with Pakistan's participation."
As the Financial Times reported at the start of the talks, control of the Strait of Hormuz was a major sticking point. The talks are expected to continue on April 12.
The Fars news agency reported earlier that talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad, at Pakistan's request, would continue on April 12. According to the agency, the parties have not yet been able to reach an agreement on a number of issues.
Meanwhile, a pro-government rally is being held in Tehran amid talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported.
According to the channel, supporters of the Iranian government have taken to the streets of Tehran, carrying national flags and pictures of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.