A decisive phase has begun for a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. New rounds of negotiations are planned in the coming days through the mediation of Turkiye, Egypt, and Pakistan. The primary objective is to resolve existing disagreements before the current ceasefire expires on April 21.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Axios portal disclosed these details, citing informed sources. The diplomatic push comes at a time when regional stability remains a priority for the international community, with US President Donald Trump overseeing the American administration's strategic response to the ongoing crisis.
Is a peace agreement between the US and Iran possible?
According to sources, all involved parties still consider an agreement achievable. Mediators hope that narrowing the gaps in positions by April 21 will provide the necessary momentum for the peace process. It was specifically emphasized that the parties have not reached a complete deadlock, and both sides are continuing the dialogue.
Notably, negotiations between Iran and the United States were held in Islamabad on April 11-12 under the mediation of Pakistan. However, no concrete agreement was reached during that meeting. These diplomatic efforts are seen as a critical attempt to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, a region where Azerbaijan maintains a keen interest in stability and security.
The February operations: How the tension began
The current regional crisis intensified on February 28 when the United States and Israel initiated military operations against Iran. As a result, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking officials were killed. In response, Iran launched strikes against military bases belonging to the United States and its allies located in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Cyprus.
Following the escalation, Iran, the United States, and their allies agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026. Current diplomatic efforts are specifically aimed at replacing this temporary ceasefire with a permanent peace settlement. The involvement of regional powers like Turkiye highlights the complex geopolitical landscape as the international community seeks a sustainable resolution to the conflict.
