US, Iran may resume talks next week in Islamabad: WSJ

Talks between the US and Iran could resume as early as next week in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal said the two sides are working with mediators to formulate a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding that would set the parameters for a month of talks aimed at ending the war. The draft is said to include discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and possible handling of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles to another country, though key issues remain unresolved. READ: US vice president meets Qatari premier on Iran war at White House The extent of any sanctions relief, however, remains up for […]