The location of negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the war has not yet been decided
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump during the “Peace Council” meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters
Pakistan has submitted a U.S. proposal to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, but the venue for any negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the war has not yet been decided.
The source, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the issue, did not reveal details of the proposal or whether it was the U.S. 15-point framework for ending the war.
The source added that Turkey was helping explore ways to end the war and said “either Turkey or Pakistan are being considered as a venue for such talks.”
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The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran sharply intensified after the February 28 “pre-emptive” attack on Iran by the United States and Israel following a series of direct military exchanges, marking one of the most dangerous confrontations between the two in years.
Tensions have risen after high-level Iranian leaders were targeted in strikes, including reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that has significantly increased the risk of a broader regional war.
The fighting has since involved missile and drone attacks, with Iranian strikes targeting US positions and assets, causing casualties and fueling fears of further escalation. Washington has strengthened its military posture while seeking support from its allies, while Tehran projects defiance and a conditional openness to negotiations. In recent days, diplomatic efforts have accelerated, with behind-the-scenes contacts and proposals – including a US framework aimed at ending hostilities – relayed through intermediaries such as Pakistan and Turkey.
Although no ceasefire has been reached, attention is increasingly turning to possible negotiations, amid fears that a prolonged conflict could destabilize energy markets, disrupt key shipping routes and further inflame an already unstable Middle East.
