Iranian envoys met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ahead of high-stakes “make-or-break” talks with the United States, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the ongoing Middle East conflict.The Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Islamabad late Friday and held discussions with Sharif to review the terms and conditions under which Tehran would participate in negotiations with Washington. The meeting comes just hours before formal talks are scheduled to begin, mediated by Pakistan.

According to reports, Iran is yet to fully commit to the negotiations and is expected to decide whether to proceed after consultations with Pakistani leadership. Tehran has maintained that any meaningful agreement must include the unfreezing of its sanctioned assets and an end to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon—conditions that are likely to complicate discussions with the US side.

The talks, being held in Islamabad, are seen as a critical diplomatic effort to stabilize a fragile ceasefire and potentially bring an end to weeks of conflict that have destabilized the region and impacted global energy markets. The United States delegation is being led by Vice President JD Vance, alongside senior officials and envoys.

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Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the crisis, leveraging its regional ties to facilitate dialogue between the two adversaries. The negotiations are among the highest-level direct engagements between Iran and the United States in decades, reflecting the urgency of de-escalation efforts amid rising geopolitical tensions.

However, deep mistrust remains between the two sides, with both countries holding firm on core demands related to sanctions, nuclear activity, and regional security issues. As discussions begin, the outcome of these talks is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Middle East, global oil supply routes, and broader international stability.

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