Pompeo casts doubt on renewed US-Iran talks: ‘I’m not optimistic’

US-Iran Diplomatic Efforts Hit a Roadblock: Pompeo's Warning Ahead of Crucial Talks In a stark assessment of the ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed skepticism about the chances of a breakthrough when the two nations meet for another round of indirect negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday. Pompeo's pessimistic outlook comes as US officials attempt to broker a deal to end hostilities, a goal that has eluded them for months. The former top diplomat's comments have raised concerns that the talks may be on the verge of collapse, casting a shadow over the prospects of a lasting peace agreement. With tensions between the two nations remaining high, Pompeo's warning highlights the daunting task ahead for US diplomats as they seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable solution.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is “not optimistic” about U.S. and Iranian officials reaching an agreement to end hostilities when they meet for another round of indirect peace talks in Islamabad on Saturday. “Look, I don’t fault them [U.S. officials] for trying to go engage in diplomacy, get an outcome,...