A fresh round of talks between the United States and Iran could resume next 36 to 72 hours, with US President Donald Trump indicating that negotiations may restart as early as Friday. The tentative timeline emerged from diplomatic backchannels and mediation efforts led by Pakistan.
Sources cited by the New York Post said recent engagements have shown positive signs, raising hopes that negotiations could resume within the next 36 to 72 hours. When asked about the possibility of talks taking place in Pakistan’s capital, Trump responded briefly: "It’s possible! President DJT."
However, the path to negotiations remains far from clear. While Washington has extended the current ceasefire and paused direct military action, Tehran has yet to confirm its participation in any upcoming talks.
The development follows his earlier decision to extend the ceasefire, offering Iran more time to present a unified negotiating position. In a post, Trump said, "I have directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."
Despite the extension, US messaging has been inconsistent. The Donald Trump administration has indicated that while a short window may be available. However, according to a source cited by news agency Reuters, no fixed timeline has been set for how long the ceasefire will hold.
Tehran, for its part, has shown little interest in talks. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the country has not yet decided whether to join the proposed talks, accusing Washington of denting earlier negotiations. "We entered the negotiations in good faith and with seriousness, but the negotiating party (the United States) has shown disregard and lack of good faith," he said.
"Iran has not yet decided whether it will participate in the new round of peace negotiations with the United States scheduled for later this week," he added.
