US and Iran set for new peace talks in Pakistan as tensions rise
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The United States and Iran are set to return to peace talks in Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad later this evening, according to Sky News.
A source in the Pakistani government told the outlet that the senior Tehran official will arrive with a small delegation. According to the source, a US logistics and security team is already in Islamabad.
Sky News notes that a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran is expected following key discussions with Pakistan’s mediation team.
It is also reported that earlier today, Araghchi spoke with his Pakistani counterpart and the army chief.
It is worth recalling that the first round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended on April 12 without any tangible results. The sides failed to reach an agreement because Tehran did not provide firm guarantees that it would abandon the development of nuclear weapons.
On Tuesday, April 21, US President Donald Trump extended the two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran a day before it was due to expire on Wednesday. However, Tehran does not recognize the extension and says it may take military action if necessary.
In addition, Trump warned of serious consequences if the talks collapse. He said that if the ceasefire ends without results, “many bombs will start exploding,” hinting at large-scale military escalation.
It should also be noted that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the main obstacles to “real” negotiations with the US are violations of commitments, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and threats.
