US, Iran reject ceasefire extension as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

US, Iran reject ceasefire extension as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts

Diplomatic activity intensified on Wednesday around the US-Iran conflict, as Pakistan stepped up mediation efforts amid prospects for renewed negotiations.

'Not True': White House Denies Ceasefire Extension Request, Says US-Iran Talks ‘Very Likely’ In Pakistan

She also shared details regarding the ongoing peace negotiations, noting that the administration feels positive about the chances of reaching a deal.

‘No ceasefire extension asked’: US clears air, signals talks are active with Iran

Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir visited Tehran to revive peace talks between the US and Iran after the Islamabad Talks stalled.

White House: 'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

'Iran will have to AGREE!': WH Press Secy Leavitt says next round of peace talks likely in Islamabad

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the next round of in-person talks between the United States and Iran is likely to be held in Pakistan, though officials clarify that no second meeting has been formally scheduled yet. Leavitt also denied reports that the U.S. has requested an extension of the current two-week ceasefire set to expire on April 21.

White House says second round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan

Islamabad has turned into the front line of diplomacy, with Washington looking to return there for fresh negotiations. Karoline Leavitt described Pakistan as the "only mediator" in the current negotiations, praising its role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides.