Diplomatic efforts to resume US-Iran talks in Islamabad

High-level negotiations between the United States and Iran are reportedly being planned for this week or next in Islamabad following a failed round of talks on April 11 and 12. The previous meetings involved a 300-member US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation of 70 members led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi. While Iran claimed the talks nearly reached a memorandum of understanding before collapsing, both sides reported mutual distrust and disagreement over negotiation terms. Following the breakdown, President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani officials are currently mediating to coordinate a new round of meetings and extend a ceasefire. The timing for these potential upcoming discussions remains unconfirmed, with sources suggesting they could occur between Friday and Sunday. Both nations are currently in contact with Pakistani intermediaries to finalize logistical details.