Trump's Ultimatum Countdown: Reuters Reports Pakistan Still Pushing for US-Iran Talks
According to Reuters, a high-ranking security official stated that Iran's overnight attack on Saudi Arabia's industrial facilities linked to US companies could derail negotiations. The source also indicated that any Saudi retaliation might draw Pakistan into the conflict due to its defense treaty, and that the next 3-4 hours are critical for future dialogue.
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Reuters reported that one source, a senior security official, claimed that Iran's overnight attack on industrial facilities in Saudi Arabia related to US companies could cause the negotiations to break down.
The same source also said that if Saudi Arabia retaliates, the negotiations could fall apart, and related retaliatory actions could also involve Pakistan due to its defense treaty with Saudi Arabia.
A second source mentioned that Iran is now 'walking on thin ice,' and the next three to four hours are crucial for subsequent dialogue.
In recent weeks, Pakistan has been mediating US-Iran negotiations, acting as a conduit for transmitting proposals between the two sides, but there have been no signs of compromise yet.
The aforementioned Pakistani security source stated: 'We are in contact with the Iranian side. They have recently shown flexibility in potentially participating in negotiations, but at the same time, they maintain a hard stance on any preconditions for negotiations.' (Compiled by Chen Zheng-jian) 1150407
The same source also said that if Saudi Arabia retaliates, the negotiations could fall apart, and related retaliatory actions could also involve Pakistan due to its defense treaty with Saudi Arabia.
A second source mentioned that Iran is now 'walking on thin ice,' and the next three to four hours are crucial for subsequent dialogue.
In recent weeks, Pakistan has been mediating US-Iran negotiations, acting as a conduit for transmitting proposals between the two sides, but there have been no signs of compromise yet.
The aforementioned Pakistani security source stated: 'We are in contact with the Iranian side. They have recently shown flexibility in potentially participating in negotiations, but at the same time, they maintain a hard stance on any preconditions for negotiations.' (Compiled by Chen Zheng-jian) 1150407