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US-Iran talks: New round of negotiations set for Pakistan amid ...
Nation & World NewsUpdated: Apr. 19, 2026, 10:22 a.m.Published: Apr. 19, 2026, 10:21 a.m.The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati)APBy MICHELLE L. PRICE, SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday even as Washington and Tehran remain in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.Iran did not immediately confirm the talks but its chief negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, said in an interview aired on state television late Saturday that “there will be no retreat in the field of diplomacy,” while acknowledging a wide gap remained between the sides.The White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks last weekend, would lead the delegation to Pakistan with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.Pakistani authorities began tightening security in Islamabad. A regional official involved in the efforts said mediators were finalizing preparations and U.S. advance security teams were already on the ground. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss preparations with the media.Iran on Saturday said it had received new proposals from the United States. It was unclear whether either side had shifted stances on issues that derailed the last round of negotiations, including Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, its regional proxies and control over the Strait of Hormuz.Trump’s announcement repeated his threats against Iranian infrastructure that have drawn widespread criticism and warnings of war crimes. If Iran doesn’t agree to the U.S.-proposed deal, “the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran,” he wrote.Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of HormuzOil prices drop, stocks rise after Iran reopens Strait of HormuzHere’s why gas prices are decreasing in 45 states, but might spike here soon Energy official says Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’Iran says transits of the Strait of Hormuz are ‘impossible’Ships remained unable to transit the critical waterway amid threats from Iran and a U.S. blockade on ships heading to and from Iranian ports. Roughly one-fifth of th...
Iran-US Talks Set for Second Round in Islamabad On This Day?
ISLAMABAD: High-stakes diplomacy is once again centering on Pakistan’s capital as indications grow that a second round of direct Iran-US negotiations could take place here as early as this week. Iranian guests are expected to begin arriving in Islamabad from Sunday, raising fresh hopes for a breakthrough in the fragile ceasefire that has held the region back from full-scale war. The first round of talks, held just days ago at a prominent Islamabad hotel, stretched for a grueling 21 hours but ended without a final agreement. US Vice President JD Vance described the sessions as substantive yet pointed to Iran’s refusal to accept key American terms. Yet both sides left the door open for further dialogue, with Pakistan emerging as the trusted venue of choice. Pakistan’s role in this process has been nothing short of pivotal. Islamabad helped broker the two-week ceasefire announced on April 8, 2026, after nearly six weeks of intense conflict that disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This ceasefire has bought critical time, but its expiration looms around April 21. Diplomats warn that failure to extend or solidify it could trigger renewed escalation with devastating consequences for the Middle East and beyond. What makes Pakistan’s mediation stand out is its unique position of trust with both Washington and Tehran. Senior Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, have engaged directly with delegations from both nations. This high-level involvement has helped keep channels open even when direct talks stalled. But that’s not the full story. Behind the scenes, Pakistan has intensified shuttle diplomacy. Army Chief Munir recently traveled to Tehran for crucial meetings with Iranian leaders, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who himself led parts of the Iranian delegation in Islamabad. These efforts aim to bridge remaining gaps on core issues: Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and security arrangements in the region. “What’s more concerning is the ticking clock,” one senior diplomat noted privately. The current truce is fragile, and any misstep could see oil prices spike dramatically once again. During the height of tensions, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz — through which nearly 20 percent of global oil passes — sent shockwaves through energy markets worldwide. This is where things get interesting. Pres...
Trump says US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan
Trump says US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan Hours later, he announced the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship.
Middle East crisis live: Iran sends mixed signals on talks after US ...
3 hours ago ... A US delegation will head to Pakistan “soon” for a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, a source familiar with the plan told AFP on Monday, as Iran said ...
