US-Iran Direct Talks Begin After Decades Amid Rising Global Tensions

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The White House has just confirmed that direct talks are currently taking place between Iran and the United States in an effort to stop the ongoing conflict.

This marks the first time since the in 1979 that top-level policymakers from both countries have engaged in direct negotiations.

According to , the discussions are progressing in a positive direction. As this article is being written, the negotiators have resumed talks after a dinner break.

Interestingly, even earlier today, reported that U.S. Vice President would only spend a few hours in Pakistan. However, as midnight approaches, he is still there, and the discussions are ongoing.

Journalists from recently interviewed a diplomat who stated:
“The longer the talks continue, the more it suggests that both sides are seeking a resolution.”

Whether a conclusive agreement will be reached remains uncertain.

Meanwhile, last night, former U.S. President posted on social media:
“The only reason they (Iranians) are alive is to negotiate.”

This statement was widely interpreted as a threat, suggesting that the U.S. initiated talks from a position of strength. However, American media outlets have not held back in criticizing Trump.

A columnist from CNN, , wrote an article titled:
“Grim new economic numbers highlight how Trump is losing leverage against Iran.”

He cited several examples:

• Due to the closure of the , U.S. inflation rose by 0.9% in March alone.
• On an annual basis, inflation has increased to 3.3%, the highest since Trump became president.
• Gasoline prices surged by 21.2% in March.

He further argued that if the conflict with Iran does not end, the Republican Party may lose control of both Congress and the Senate in the November midterm elections. Some Republicans might even turn against Trump, potentially leading to his removal from office.

In response to ongoing criticism, Trump posted again two hours ago, saying:
“These fake media always criticize me. Iran is destroyed. They have nothing left.”

However, this raises a critical question:
If Iran is truly “destroyed,” why is the U.S. participating in negotiations in Pakistan?

In a recent interview with , Trump stated:
“We will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Either Iran will do it, or we will destroy Iran to make it happen.”

U.S. military expert questioned this stance:
“If the U.S. could reopen the Strait on its own, why engage in negotiations?”

Regardless of the outcome, it is becoming clear that the global order will not return to what it once was after this war ends.

Consider countries like , , and , where the U.S. maintains military bases. After , the U.S. never withdrew from these regions.

According to , a professor at :
“These countries are not truly independent. Where U.S. bases exist, intelligence operations follow. They are effectively part of an American empire.”

Since the war began, protests have occurred in South Korea demanding the removal of U.S. bases. It is likely that after the war, such demands could intensify globally.

A report by revealed that Pakistan has deployed fighter jets and troops to to support its security.

This raises another question:
Is the U.S. no longer able to provide security to Saudi Arabia?

The answer may lie in recent developments. Many U.S. military installations in the region have reportedly been damaged, while the U.S. has been heavily focused on supporting .

According to political scientist :
“After this war, countries may no longer trust American security guarantees.”

Nations like Saudi Arabia and South Korea might even consider developing nuclear weapons for their own defense.

Trump initially aimed to overthrow Iran’s government and dismantle its nuclear program. Now, questions are being raised about whether he himself will remain in power after November.

For years, the U.S. focused on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. But if countries like Saudi Arabia begin pursuing nuclear capabilities, the geopolitical landscape could change dramatically.

It appears that the U.S. now has limited options. To maintain stability, ending the war through negotiation may be the only path forward.

As this article concludes, reports indicate that the talks have ended, though no official press conference has been held yet. According to Al Jazeera, the U.S. has agreed to return billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets.

Notably, this was one of Iran’s preconditions for entering negotiations—suggesting that Iran is playing a significant role in shaping the terms of the discussion