US and Iran Continue Pakistan-Mediated Talks on Nuclear and Maritime Issues

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US and Iran Continue Pakistan-Mediated Talks on Nuclear and Maritime Issues

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Al JazeeraIran war day 84

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CNBCat loggerheads

Council on Foreign Relations

US and Iranian officials are exchanging messages and draft proposals through Pakistani intermediaries in ongoing talks to address the conflict that began February 28. Points of disagreement include Iran's uranium stockpile and controls over the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on May 21 that there were good signs for a possible breakthrough.

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[Al Jazeera 🏳️] Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push [Straits Times] Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks [CNBC 🏢] U.S., Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over enriched uranium, Strait of Hormuz tolls [Council on Foreign Relations] U.S. Continues Economic and Diplomatic Pressure on Iran

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“Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push”

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“Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks”

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How different viewpoints frame this

Progressive

The talks represent a vital shift toward de-escalation after 84 days of conflict, highlighting the value of diplomacy and third-party facilitation while addressing humanitarian costs from strikes on civilian infrastructure.

“Accountability for civilian harm and negotiated limits over military engagement”

Conservative

The talks are a high-risk effort to neutralize Iran's nuclear threat and secure the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ironclad verification rather than unenforced promises.

“Deterrence through strength and skepticism of Iranian compliance”

Libertarian

Progress in talks marks a shift away from state-sponsored violence toward voluntary negotiation, reducing erosion of individual liberties and prioritizing open commerce over geopolitical leverage.

“Non-aggression principle and costs of prolonged intervention”

Devil's Advocate

All views accept the Feb 28 start date and mediation framing without questioning low-quality sourcing or whether talks merely freeze Iranian capabilities at current levels.

“Groupthink on symmetric negotiation and overlooked enforcement failures”

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Straits TimesCenter✓ High

CNBCCenter✓ High

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