German Foreign Minister Johann Wedeful has said that preparations are underway for direct talks between the United States and Iran. According to him, representatives from both countries are planning to meet in Pakistan. In an interview with Deutschlandfunk Radio, Wedeful stated that there had already been indirect communication between the two sides and that they are now preparing for a direct meeting, which he believes will take place soon.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran must take the initiative to persuade him to stop the war, adding that the decision now rests with Iran’s leaders and that he is not interested in reaching any agreement. However, Iranian state media reported that the country’s leadership remains skeptical about Washington’s sincerity in pursuing talks.

The planned meeting, if held, could mark a significant step in easing tensions between the two nations, though mutual distrust remains a major obstacle according to the source.