Episode Details

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad — but Iran insists there are no direct talks with the United States. So what is actually happening behind the scenes? In this episode, we break down the contradiction at the centre of the Iran war on Day 57: diplomacy is moving, but officially, negotiations do not exist. With Pakistan acting as the key mediator, Tehran is communicating indirectly with Washington at a moment when the ceasefire holds and the outcome of the war remains uncertain.

We analyse the five unresolved barriers preventing a deal — from Iran’s nuclear programme and missile capabilities to the Strait of Hormuz, proxy networks, and sanctions relief — and explain why each one could determine whether the conflict ends or escalates. With a US naval blockade still in place and global energy and security risks rising, what is said — and not said — in Islamabad this weekend could shape the next phase of the war.

Plus: Trump’s latest “everlasting agreement” stance, Netanyahu’s hidden health revelation, rising global food insecurity linked to the conflict, and a fragile Lebanon ceasefire already under pressure. This is the inside analysis of the channel that may decide war or peace — even as both sides publicly deny talks are happening.