President Donald Trump announced that U.S. negotiators would travel to Pakistan to conduct talks with Iran, aiming to extend a fragile ceasefire set to end by Wednesday. While Iran has not officially confirmed participation, its parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy despite significant gaps in negotiations over the nuclear program, regional proxy conflicts, and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The talks come amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for global oil trade, with Iran refusing transit and accusing the U.S. of unlawful blockades. Iran has fired on ships attempting to pass through, leading to diplomatic protests from India and economic repercussions, as the world faces one of its worst energy crises in decades. Meanwhile, Trump continues to threaten military action if Iran does not accept U.S. demands, heightening fears of regional conflict.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar indicated efforts to bridge differences between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran reviewing new proposals from the U.S., though Iran remains unwilling to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium. The upcoming talks in Pakistan could be a pivotal moment in de-escalating a conflict that has already caused significant regional casualties and economic turmoil.