On May 23, 2026, significant progress was reported in negotiations involving Iran, the United States, and Pakistan aimed at ending nearly three months of conflict. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that discussions focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. Key Iranian officials, including top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, met with Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, who also engaged with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Pakistani military described the negotiations as having yielded 'encouraging' results. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently in India, confirmed that the U.S. might have updates on the situation soon, emphasizing that some progress has been made. Iranian officials indicated a reduction in disputes but acknowledged that several issues require further mediation. The discussions revolve around a 14-point document proposed by Iran, addressing critical topics such as the U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon involving Hezbollah. Despite the ceasefire, Iran has retained its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile and military capabilities, which remain a point of contention for the U.S. and Israel.