Pakistan, May 9 -- Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran are expected to resume in Islamabad next week, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The report stated that both sides are working alongside mediators on a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a one-month negotiation framework focused on reducing tensions and paving the way for a broader agreement.

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