US-Iran talks are expected to be held in Pakistan on 11 July, according to media reports, amid discussions on nuclear issues and sanctions.
Reports carried by Al Arabiya stated that the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Pakistan on July 11.
The discussions are expected to focus on sanctions imposed on Iran, frozen Iranian assets, and the country’s nuclear programme.
Media reports further stated that a decision on dispatching the Iranian delegation will be taken after the funeral rites of Ayatollah Khamenei.
In related reporting, US media indicated that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian played a significant role in persuading Mojtaba Khamenei to accept a negotiating track with Washington.
It was also reported that Pezeshkian stated, prior to any agreement being signed, that a naval blockade was causing severe economic disruption within Iran.
The governor of Iran’s central bank warned that continued blockade conditions could result in shortages of food and medicine by the end of August, according to The New York Times.
Further reports said Pezeshkian also stated he could resign from his post should an agreement with the United States be rejected.
Mojtaba Khamenei was reported to have said that he would accept any agreement if approved by the Supreme National Security Council.
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran has reportedly approved the plan by a large majority.
