Iran’s foreign minister and US envoys are heading to Pakistan, marking initial movement in stalled peace negotiations.
The talks follow renewed diplomatic efforts after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire in Lebanon after regional meetings.
US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Iranian officials in Islamabad to explore a possible agreement framework.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is also travelling to Islamabad, with further visits planned to Oman and Russia.
Negotiations remain fragile, with Iran demanding lifting of a US blockade on its ports before returning fully to talks.
Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist, with Iran restricting shipping and disrupting global energy supply routes.
Oil prices eased on hopes of renewed diplomacy, while European leaders urged immediate reopening of the strategic waterway.
In Lebanon, despite ceasefire claims, Israeli strikes and clashes with Hezbollah continued, leaving casualties on both sides.
The US has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush to the region as military presence increases amid rising tensions.
Trump has expressed cautious optimism about a broader peace deal, though major obstacles remain unresolved across the region.