Iran's foreign minister met with Pakistan's interior minister on Friday to discuss bridging key divides between the U.S. and Tehran over proposals to end their more than two-month-old war, Iranian media reported.
The meeting came two days after Pakistan presented Iran with the latest U.S. message. Islamabad has frequently acted as a mediator between the two countries.
According to reports, Pakistan's interior minister is attempting to forge a framework for ending the war and resolving differences.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said discussions have shown 'good signs' of progress, but he did not want to be 'overly optimistic.'
Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader issued a directive that no enriched uranium should leave the country, hardening Tehran's stance against one of President Trump's major demands.
Questions also surround the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump opposing efforts by Iran and Oman to establish a toll system. The strait remains largely closed to tanker traffic, keeping oil prices elevated.
Oil prices rose again on Friday, with Brent crude trading at $105.75 per barrel, up from pre-war levels of around $70.
