US President Donald Trump said an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday, but Tehran pushed back, indicating that differences remain over key issues.
Trump said Iran "no longer wants a Nuclear weapon" and that the Hormuz Strait would be open to all after the deal is signed.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the talks are expected to continue for up to 60 days and focus on Iran's nuclear programme.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed expectations of a deal being signed, but a spokesperson later ruled out a signing on Sunday, citing the need for approval from Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The proposed agreement would ensure that Iran does not pursue a nuclear weapons programme while allowing it to maintain a civilian nuclear energy programme, and would require the removal of enriched nuclear material from the country.
