After US-Iran Deal Failure, Pakistan Pushes For Second Round In Islamabad, Talks Likely In Two Days

Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 09:30 IST

Sources say negotiations for the next round have already entered an advanced stage, with both sides informally agreeing to continue discussions either in Islamabad or Geneva.

Fresh diplomatic momentum appears to be building around a possible second round of talks between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan once again positioning itself as a key intermediary, according to top diplomatic sources in Washington and Islamabad.

Sources indicate that negotiations for the next round have already entered an advanced stage, with both sides informally agreeing to continue discussions either in Islamabad or at an alternative neutral venue such as Geneva. While logistical details are still being worked out, there is growing urgency to convene talks within the next two days.

Pakistan, which played a behind-the-scenes role in facilitating earlier backchannel engagements, is now actively pushing what insiders describe as the “Islamabad peace deal." Diplomatic sources say Islamabad is using its channels with both Washington and Tehran to fast-track a breakthrough, projecting itself as a stabilising force amid escalating regional tensions.

At the heart of the renewed push is a shared, albeit cautious, willingness on both sides to seek a face-saving outcome. According to sources in Washington’s power corridors, US President Donald Trump is keen to end the conflict swiftly and claim diplomatic credit, particularly ahead of his scheduled visit to China in May. The urgency, sources suggest, is as much political as it is strategic.

Tehran, too, is signalling openness, but with caveats. Iranian leadership is said to be willing to move forward provided it secures concrete assurances that allow it to frame the outcome as a strategic win domestically. This balancing act reflects the broader reality: both sides are pursuing what diplomats describe as a “win-win formula," even as deep mistrust persists.

Crucially, sources reveal that draft frameworks and minutes from previous Islamabad-based discussions have already been shared with leadership circles in both capitals. These drafts are now under active review, with efforts underway to build internal consensus before formal negotiations resume.

Iran has also reportedly consulted key allies, including Russia and China, before signalling conditional approval for continuing talks. This external consultation underscores the broader geopolitical stakes surrounding the negotiations.

Washington, for its part, has conveyed readiness for another round regardless of venue, reinforcing the sense that both sides are edging closer to the negotiating table. While uncertainties remain, diplomatic signals from both capitals suggest that a fresh round of US-Iran engagement could be imminent – potentially within days – marking a critical window for de-escalation.

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