US-Iran technical talks continue despite escalation

Despite recent military strikes between the United States and Iran, technical-level negotiations between the two countries remain ongoing, according to US officials.

The talks have continued even after the exchange of attacks, including reported US strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attacks targeting American military bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.

US officials say Washington remains committed to resolving outstanding issues through diplomacy. They maintain that the United States is willing to pursue dialogue with Iran, despite the heightened tensions and recent military confrontation.

According to US media reports, Pakistan and Qatar are actively working behind the scenes to help both sides return to the negotiating table. The two countries are reportedly playing a mediating role in an effort to ease tensions and revive diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran.

The renewed diplomatic efforts come just days after US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the prospects of the negotiations. Responding to a journalist’s question, Trump said he did not mind if discussions continued, but he believed they would likely prove unsuccessful.

“If our best negotiators want to keep talking, they can,” Trump said. “But I don’t expect anything to come from it.”

The continuation of technical discussions suggests that both countries have kept diplomatic channels open, even as regional tensions remain high and political differences persist.