U.S. and Iran Discuss New Ceasefire Talks

Diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran are active, with the goal of securing a durable ceasefire agreement. According to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations, the two nations are discussing holding another round of face-to-face negotiations.

The goal is to hold new negotiations before a two-week ceasefire, announced on April 7, expires next week.

Pressing Timeline

The current diplomatic effort follows a previous round of talks held in Islamabad, which were led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Those discussions concluded without a breakthrough. The impending expiration of the temporary ceasefire has created a stated urgency for further negotiation.

Potential Logistics

One proposal under discussion is to return to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a second round of negotiations. Other potential venues for the talks have also been considered, according to the sources.

No final decision on the location or timing has been publicly confirmed by either government.