Pakistan Offers to Host Second Round of US-Iran Talks in Islamabad

Pakistan has offered to host the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, signaling a continued diplomatic push to ease regional tensions.

According to reports citing Pakistani officials, Islamabad has proposed holding the next round of talks in Islamabad before the current ceasefire period expires. The move reflects Pakistan’s willingness to facilitate dialogue between the two sides.

Media reports indicate that the second phase of negotiations could take place as early as Thursday, with US officials also expressing optimism about the possibility of renewed face-to-face discussions aimed at reaching an agreement.

Meanwhile, US broadcaster CNN reported that talks between Washington and Tehran are ongoing, quoting a US official as saying that progress is being made toward a potential deal.

The first round of talks was held on April 11 in Islamabad, where delegations from both sides engaged in nearly 21 hours of discussions. However, the negotiations concluded without a formal agreement.

US Vice President JD Vance, in a recent interview, described the talks with Iran as constructive, stating that Washington has presented its proposals and is now awaiting Tehran’s response.

On the Iranian side, President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is ready for a fair agreement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also emphasized the need to prevent further conflict, stressing that there is no military solution to the crisis and that Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a settlement.

The development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, with global stakeholders closely watching for signs of a breakthrough in US-Iran relations.