U.S. and Iran wrap up all-night marathon talks for now, "set to resume today"

[The Financial News] All-night marathon talks on ending the war between the United States of America (U.S.) and the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, temporarily concluded in the early hours of the 12th (local time).
The U.S. side has not yet issued a statement, but the Islamic Republic of Iran indicated that although differences with the United States remain, it intends to continue the negotiations.
The Iranian government stated on X (formerly Twitter), "The talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, held under Pakistan's mediation, ended after 14 hours," adding, "Working-level teams on both sides are currently exchanging specialized documents."
It added, "Some disagreements remain, but the negotiations will continue."
The two sides are reported to be sharply at odds over issues such as keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and achieving a cease-fire in Lebanon, where Israel continues its attacks.
Iranian state media, citing their own reporters, reported that the two sides are scheduled to resume talks on the 12th.
Local Iranian outlets also reported that the negotiations between the two countries had ended and noted that there were some serious differences between the sides.
Foreign media reported that the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran began negotiations at about 5:30 p.m. local time in Pakistan the previous day and, after breaks in between, completed a total of three rounds of talks by around 3:00 a.m.
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran had reached a surprise agreement on an initial two-week cease-fire on the 8th, and from the previous day they began three-way, face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, with Pakistan at the table.
The United States sent a negotiating team led by Vice President J. D. Vance, while the Islamic Republic of Iran was represented by a delegation headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran.
As the two sides were holding talks, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had "begun creating conditions for mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz" and that two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers had transited the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that "warships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will face a strong response," further heightening tensions between the two sides.


june@fnnews.com Lee Seok-woo Reporter