Senior officials from Oman, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are holding behind-the-scenes talks with senior Iranian officials in an attempt to initiate dialogue with the Trump administration toward a deal, or even a ceasefire, a person familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
Officials from the four countries are trying to persuade the Iranians to begin discussions with the Americans.
Iran so far refused to enter talks on an agreement, source says
So far, Iran has refused to enter talks on an agreement, the source said, adding that it is maintaining a hardline position and presenting initial demands as part of any potential deal between Tehran and Washington.
Iran’s conditions for any agreement include “recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of compensation, and significant international guarantees against future aggression,” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote yesterday on X/Twitter, following a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.