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Last Updated: 14 April 2026, 12:11 PM IST
A second round of US–Iran talks may be on the horizon as Pakistan and Geneva emerge as possible venues. With a ceasefire deadline looming, diplomatic efforts are intensifying to prevent renewed conflict.
The United States and Iran are reportedly preparing for a possible second round of high-level negotiations, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end a six-week conflict before a fragile ceasefire expires next week.
According to AP sources and officials familiar with the matter, discussions are ongoing about holding new in-person talks, with Pakistan and Geneva emerging as potential venues. While no final decision has been made on timing or delegation levels, some officials suggest the meeting could take place as early as Thursday.
A diplomat involved in the mediation process went a step further, claiming that Tehran and Washington have already agreed to another round, though this has not been officially confirmed by either government.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that diplomatic channels remain open, saying, “We’ve been called by the other side” and “they want to work a deal.”
The statement signals continued behind-the-scenes engagement despite earlier setbacks in negotiations.
Pakistan has re-emerged as a key diplomatic bridge between the two sides. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that further negotiations are expected soon, describing the atmosphere after recent talks as constructive.
He said, “Only positive progress has been observed,” suggesting that discussions are still moving forward despite no final agreement yet.
The recent negotiations, held in Pakistan, lasted 21 hours and marked the first high-level direct engagement between the US and Iran since 1979. However, the talks ended without a lasting agreement.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said Iran did not accept Washington’s conditions to end hostilities, even after what he described as a “final and best offer.”
Following the collapse of the talks, Trump said on social media that negotiations failed because “Iran is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions.”
With AP inputs
Published: 14 Apr 2026, 12:11 pm IST
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