US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could resume within the next two days, adding that Pakistan was the most likely venue for renewed talks, according to the New York Post.
“You should remain there because something may happen in the coming days, and we are more inclined to go there,” Trump said. He praised Pakistan’s leadership, noting that “the Field Marshal is doing a great job,” which makes returning to Pakistan more likely. He also questioned the need to hold talks in countries not directly involved.
His remarks come amid reports that US and Iranian delegations may return to Islamabad later this week, following discussions held in the Pakistani capital over the weekend.
Pakistan recently hosted direct talks between Iran and the United States on Saturday and Sunday — the highest-level engagement between the two sides since 1979. While the discussions concluded without a formal agreement, they did not collapse, leaving room for further dialogue.
According to Reuters, Pakistani officials are in contact with both sides to finalize the timing of the next round, which is expected over the weekend. A senior government official said Iran has shown willingness to participate in further talks.
Sources told Dawn that back-channel diplomacy is ongoing, with Pakistan playing a central role, supported by Turkish and Egyptian intermediaries. Extending the ceasefire remains the immediate priority.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also told the federal cabinet that comprehensive efforts are underway to resolve outstanding issues, adding that the truce continues to hold.
