Islamabad Pact Revival
Iran Pursues Diplomatic Efforts to Revive the Islamabad Pact With the United States
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Key Points
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The Islamabad memorandum was described as a 14-point agreement mediated by Pakistan that extended an April ceasefire by 60 days to allow negotiations on a permanent truce. Its initial terms called for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the United States lifted its naval blockade.
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The agreement subsequently collapsed after the United States attacked Iran, alleging that Tehran had fired on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied the allegation and retaliated by striking U.S. bases in the Gulf.
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The reported war damage extended beyond homes and public buildings: around 75,000 residential units were damaged across several provinces, including Hormozgan and Golestan, while infrastructure and connecting bridges were also hit.
Iran says it is working to revive a stalled peace agreement with the United States, with diplomatic efforts and international mediation continuing behind the scenes. Interior Ministry spokesperson Ali Zeynivand stated that Tehran expects the U.S. to honor its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum, calling it an official state decision approved by Iran's Supreme National Security Council and endorsed by the supreme leader TASS.
The agreement, a 14-point pact mediated by Pakistan, had extended an April ceasefire by 60 days to allow negotiations on a permanent truce FirstPost. But it collapsed after the U.S. attacked Iran, with Washington alleging Tehran fired on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied the claim and struck U.S. bases in the Gulf FirstPost.
Three Conditions Iran Set for Restarting Talks
Iran has laid out specific demands for resuming negotiations with Washington. According to Times of India, Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that Tehran has given three conditions to restart talks, though full details remain limited. FirstPost reports that Iran's conditions include an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and an end to the U.S. naval blockade.
Iran told mediators it is ready to return to negotiations if the United States demonstrates serious intentions TASS. However, Senior National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that threats will not work. Tehran insists the U.S. must prove it is genuine before talks can move forward Times of India.
Massive War Damage Across Iranian Provinces
The conflict has devastated Iran's civilian infrastructure. Around 75,000 residential units were damaged across several provinces, including Hormozgan and Golestan FirstPost. Reconstruction of war-damaged homes and public facilities has become a government priority as Iran works to rebuild.
Beyond the residential damage, Iran's infrastructure and connecting bridges were also hit during the fighting FirstPost. Zeynivand noted that rising prices remain a major public concern. The government is now focused on restoring these damaged areas to help citizens recover from the conflict's toll.
Active Diplomacy Despite War and Economic Strain
Zeynivand cited President Masoud Pezeshkian's participation in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS meetings as evidence that Iran's diplomacy remains active TASS. These international engagements signal Tehran's commitment to maintaining diplomatic channels even as war continues.
Iran's push to revive the Islamabad memorandum suggests both sides may be exploring off-ramps from the conflict. However, deep mistrust remains. Iran has made it clear that Washington must match Tehran's commitment to peace before meaningful progress can occur FirstPost.
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