{"id":8116,"date":"2026-05-02T23:07:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=8116"},"modified":"2026-05-02T23:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:07:17","slug":"iran-signals-flexibility-proposes-pakistan-mediated-talks-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2026\/05\/02\/iran-signals-flexibility-proposes-pakistan-mediated-talks-with-us","title":{"rendered":"Iran signals flexibility, proposes Pakistan-mediated talks with US"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:294a88d5-793a-4484-b681-0738db90a44e-21\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"76d3e32e-489f-4b88-b789-a3aab879e698\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"246\">Washington: Diplomatic prospects in the Middle East appear to be improving as Iran has reportedly softened its position toward the United States and conveyed a 14-point proposal through Pakistan, according to <em data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"245\">The Wall Street Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"512\">The report states that Iran is open to holding talks as early as next week in Pakistan, subject to approval from Washington. The possible selection of Pakistan as a venue is being seen as an indication of its increasing diplomatic significance in regional affairs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"705\">Under the proposed framework, Iran has reportedly relaxed several of its earlier demands, including the condition for an immediate lifting of economic sanctions before any negotiations begin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"872\">Tehran has now expressed willingness to engage in discussions over its nuclear programme at a later stage, provided the United States agrees to ease sanctions first.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1062\">However, Iran is said to have excluded its missile programme and nuclear activities from the initial round of talks, while leaving the possibility open for future dialogue on these issues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1198\">The development comes as US President Donald Trump recently signalled in a letter to Congress that tensions with Iran could be easing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1336\">At the same time, the US House of Representatives is expected to review proposals regarding expanded war-related powers concerning Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1520\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The report suggests a possible shift in Iran\u2019s approach toward diplomacy instead of confrontation, raising hopes for de-escalation and renewed international engagement in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington: Diplomatic prospects in the Middle East appear to be improving as Iran has reportedly softened its position toward the United States and conveyed a 14-point proposal through Pakistan, according to The Wall Street Journal. 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