Pakistan Offers to Host Second Round of US-Iran Peace Talks
Islamabad: Pakistan has formally offered to host the second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistani officials.An American news agency, citing two senior Pakistani officials, reported that Islamabad has proposed holding the next round of talks before the current two-week ceasefire expires. The second phase of negotiations could take…
Islamabad: Pakistan has formally offered to host the second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistani officials.
An American news agency, citing two senior Pakistani officials, reported that Islamabad has proposed holding the next round of talks before the current two-week ceasefire expires. The second phase of negotiations could take place as early as Thursday, sources indicated.
The offer comes days after the first round of high-level talks in Islamabad on April 11-12, 2026, concluded without a breakthrough following a marathon 21-hour session. The US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while the Iranian side was headed by Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Despite the lack of an immediate agreement, both sides have reportedly left the door open for continued dialogue. Pakistani mediators are pushing for an early resumption to convert the fragile ceasefire — set to expire on April 22 — into a lasting peace deal and address key issues including Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence, and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian embassy sources in Islamabad have also signaled that the next round could occur later this week or early next week. Pakistan’s proactive role as a neutral mediator has drawn international attention, with officials emphasizing the need for swift follow-up talks to maintain regional stability.
