US-Iran talks in Pakistan could resume within the next two days, according to comments attributed to US President Donald Trump in an interview with the New York Post. Trump suggested Washington was increasingly likely to return to Pakistan for another round of negotiations.
Trump also praised Pakistan’s Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and said his role had strengthened the chances of renewed talks.
The possible return to Islamabad comes after weekend negotiations ended without a breakthrough. That outcome raised new doubts about whether a two-week ceasefire can hold through its remaining days.
However, both sides may still leave room for diplomacy. Reuters, citing sources, also reported that Iranian and US teams could return to Pakistan later this week.
According to Reuters, a proposal has already gone to Washington and Tehran to send their delegations back. One senior Iranian source said no firm date had been set, although Friday through Sunday remained open.
That keeps Islamabad at the centre of a high-stakes diplomatic effort. For Pakistan, the talks also reinforce its emerging role as a venue for sensitive regional negotiations.
The diplomatic push is unfolding against a much wider crisis. The collapse of weekend talks prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, while Tehran responded with sharp rhetoric.
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At the same time, the fallout has extended to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. Iran sharply restricted passage there, while the US military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iranian ports on Monday.
Even with military and shipping tensions still in place, signs of possible renewed talks helped calm oil markets. Benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday as traders responded to the prospect of continued diplomatic engagement.
That market reaction highlights how closely investors are watching the conflict. Even limited progress toward negotiations can quickly affect sentiment around global energy supplies.
For now, there is still no confirmed date for a new round of talks. Still, both sides have kept the option open and may return to Pakistan before the week ends.
That leaves the situation finely balanced. The diplomacy has not yet delivered a breakthrough, but neither side appears ready to shut the door completely.
