Isla­ma­bad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Axar.az reports, citing Dawn, that, according to diplomatic sources, the resumption of the talks is part of ongoing efforts to keep the diplomatic process on track and resolve longstanding disputes between Washington and Tehran.

“There are two possible venues for the technical talks — Islamabad and the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland. Islamabad, however, is the more likely option,” one diplomatic source said.

The technical talks are expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced.

According to diplomatic sources, the negotiations will focus on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and Iranian assets frozen abroad. The discussions are also expected to address regional security issues, including efforts to preserve stability in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the recently agreed ceasefire in Lebanon.