TOI Correspondent from Washington: Despite mixed signals, especially over the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US as part of its blockade of the Hormuz, both sides indicated they were planning to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan this week. Quoting officials, the NYT reported that US Vice-President JD Vance would soon leave for Islamabad, and Iranian speaker Mohammed Ghalibaf would represent Tehran, as during the first round.
Late-night reports, quoting Pakistani sources, said Islamabad was confident of both sides arriving for the second round of talks ahead of the ceasefire running out on Wednesday.
