The United States and Iran appear to be edging towards a second round of high-stakes negotiations, even after a marathon session in Islamabad failed to produce a breakthrough. Officials from Washington, Tehran and regional intermediaries suggest that while deep differences remain, neither side considers the process over.
Early discussions are underway on the timing and venue of a fresh round, with Islamabad and Geneva emerging as leading options, as per a report by new agency AP. President Donald Trump has also signalled that contact continues, saying Iran has reached out and “wants to work a deal”. Six weeks of conflict have disrupted global energy flows and raised fears of further escalation.
