US, Iran Could Hold Second Talks in Islamabad
PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2026, 1:21 AM ET
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Washington. The United States and Iran are reported to be weighing a second round of direct, in-person negotiations as a two-week ceasefire nears expiration, officials and diplomats said on Apr 14; Islamabad and Geneva were cited as potential host cities and mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are engaged in arranging logistics. Officials said talks could occur as early as Thursday this week, and delegations are still being confirmed; the White House did not immediately comment, while President Trump publicly noted contact and praised Pakistan’s military leadership. CENTCOM statements about enforcing a port blockade were reported as a factor affecting Tehran’s willingness to return to the table.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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Timeline of Events
- Early March–April: Six-week conflict between U.S. and Iran produced heavy hostilities and international concern.
- Two-week ceasefire negotiated and put in place prior to mid-April as temporary pause.
- Apr 14: Multiple outlets report U.S. and Iranian officials are discussing a second round of in-person talks.
- Apr 14: Islamabad and Geneva emerge as potential venues; mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey work behind the scenes.
- Apr 14: CENTCOM reports enforcement actions at Iranian ports; Trump and U.S. officials publicly comment on negotiation prospects.
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- U.S.-Iran talks could impact global stability and your safety. If negotiations fail, hostilities might resume, affecting oil prices and potentially, your gas costs. Keep an eye on news about these talks.
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Mediating countries, diplomatic channels and regional security actors gained leverage as renewed negotiations create avenues to halt hostilities and shape terms of a ceasefire or settlement.
Civilians in the conflict-affected areas suffered continued displacement, casualties and humanitarian strain during the six-week war and as fighting threatened to resume with the ceasefire deadline.
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