[Pakistani Diplomat: U.S.-Iran Negotiations 'Stalled,' Progress 'Very Slow'] Odaily Planet Daily News - Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV quoted a Pakistani diplomat reporting that negotiations between the United States and Iran have 'stalled,' with progress being 'very slow.' The diplomat stated that the U.S. remains committed to maintaining its maritime blockade on Iran. Iran has informed Pakistan that the U.S. blockade is an obstacle to Iran's participation in the negotiations. (Xinhua News Agency)