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US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week: Reuters

Pakistan is pushing a second round of talks as both sides seek to narrow gaps on nuclear limits, sanctions relief and maritime security.

  • On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, U.S. and Iranian officials weighed a second round of in-person negotiations as Pakistan actively pushed to host talks in Islamabad, though no final date was confirmed.
  • This diplomatic push follows an intensive 21-hour session in Islamabad on April 11 led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, which ended without agreement on ending the conflict that began February 28.
  • Tensions escalated as the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect Monday, closing the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned any Iranian ships approaching would be 'immediately ELIMINATED,' while Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.
  • Pakistan is working to secure a ceasefire extension beyond the April 21 deadline to allow diplomacy. Officials warn that failing to reach agreement could quickly reignite the regional conflict.
  • Cautious optimism persists among U.S. officials regarding a potential breakthrough, with negotiators reviewing potential dates and locations contingent on progress by regional mediators in the coming days.
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Pakistan has once again taken a diplomatic initiative, proposing a second round of talks between the US and Iran. This effort is considered crucial before the ceasefire deadline expires, which could prove decisive for regional peace.

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India Today broke the news in India on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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