The Islamabad Talks were high-level negotiations aimed at de-escalating the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Hosted by Pakistan, they marked the first direct engagement between the US and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, reflecting urgent efforts to stabilise the region and global oil supply.
Key issues included disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions involving Lebanon. Deep mistrust, rigid demands and strategic disagreements limited progress, highlighting the complexity of modern geopolitical negotiations.
APSC Relevance: International relations, West Asia crisis and diplomacy.

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