US and Iran to Hold Talks in Pakistan This Weekend, Says IAEA

Istanbul (ANTARA) - The United States and Iran will hold talks this weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday (25/3).

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Grossi stated that the discussions will cover broader issues.

Topics to be addressed include missiles, militias linked to Iran, and security guarantees for the country.

“This time, the talks will also cover missiles, militias linked to the Islamic Republic, and security guarantees for Iran,” Grossi said.

He mentioned the possibility of agreeing on a temporary solution, though it does not have to be of a military nature.

According to Grossi, there is an alternative diplomatic plan that allows for two approaches simultaneously.

First, a temporary halt to uranium enrichment due to political, military, and trust conditions that are “not yet feasible,” and second, the issue will be reviewed in the next five to ten years.

The joint US and Israel attacks on Iran have been ongoing since 28 February.

The attacks are reported to have killed more than 1,340 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on Israel as well as areas in Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.

The counterattacks have resulted in casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.