Afghanistan, March 26 -- Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said the United States and Iran are likely to hold talks in Islamabad later this week on a wider range of issues.

Grossi told Italy's Corriere della Sera on Wednesday, March 25, that the discussions could go beyond the nuclear file and include missiles, regional militias, and security guarantees for Tehran.

He said the upcoming round of negotiations may lead to a "temporary solution" between the two sides and stressed that a military option should not be used.

According to Grossi, the aim of the talks is to address current disputes over uranium enrichment and regional tensions through diplomacy while keeping the path open for longer-te...