IAEA Chief Grossi Says US-Iran Talks Likely in Islamabad Later This Week

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the United States and Iran are likely to hold talks in Islamabad later this week on a range of issues.

Grossi told Italy’s Corriere della Sera on Wednesday, March 25, that the discussions could extend beyond the nuclear file to include missiles, regional militias and security guarantees for Tehran. He said the upcoming negotiations may lead to a "temporary solution" between the two sides and stressed that a military option should not be pursued.

According to Grossi, the talks aim to address current disputes over uranium enrichment and regional tensions through diplomacy while keeping the door open for longer-term agreements.

The reported meeting comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts to reduce friction between Washington and Tehran following months of regional instability. Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have been working to open backchannel communications and help lower tensions in the region.

Pakistan has previously stated it is ready to host dialogue between the United States and Iran, a proposal welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

If confirmed, the Islamabad talks could mark an important step toward easing tensions and testing whether both sides remain willing to pursue diplomacy over confrontation.