Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - The United States and Iran could resume high stakes diplomatic talks in Islamabad as early as next week, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Mediators are reportedly helping both sides finalize a one page, 14 point memorandum of understanding designed to create a framework for month long negotiations focused on ending hostilities and reopening diplomatic channels.

Sources familiar with the discussions say the proposed framework includes temporary de-escalation measures involving the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and renewed talks over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran has reportedly shown new willingness to discuss limits on uranium enrichment, marking a shift from its earlier hardline stance. However, major disagreements remain over how long Iran would suspend enrichment activities, whether enriched uranium would be transferred abroad, and Tehran’s demand for maintaining influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani mediators are playing a central role in facilitating the negotiations as both Washington and Tehran attempt to avoid further military escalation following weeks of conflict and retaliatory strikes.

While no final agreement has been reached, the possible resumption of talks in Islamabad signals renewed diplomatic momentum amid fears of wider regional instability. Analysts say the coming negotiations could determine whether the US and Iran move toward a temporary truce or slide back into deeper confrontation.