Iran has communicated its negotiating demands and key red lines to Pakistan during ongoing discussions aimed at maintaining a fragile ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to express Tehran's reservations regarding US expectations. This diplomatic outreach coincides with a visit from US envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Islamabad, as Washington seeks to revive engagement through backchannel diplomacy. US President Donald Trump indicated that Iran is preparing an offer to address American concerns, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran must abandon its nuclear weapon ambitions in a verifiable manner to secure a favorable deal. The conflict, which began weeks ago, has raised concerns in global energy markets, pushing prices to multi-year highs. Araghchi emphasized that Iran will not accept maximalist demands, signaling Tehran's firm stance in the negotiations.