U.S. President Donald Trump has said that new peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place in Pakistan within the next two days, signaling a possible restart of negotiations after recent high-level meetings ended without a breakthrough. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump stated, “Something could be happening over the next two days. We’re more inclined to go there.”
Trump indicated that his relationship with Pakistan’s Field Marshal General Asim Munir played a key role in considering Islamabad as the venue. Praising Munir, he said the field marshal is “doing a great job,” and questioned why talks should be held in a country not directly connected to the issue.
According to international reports, U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams may return to Islamabad later this week, although no final date has been set. Pakistan is reportedly coordinating with both sides, with another round of talks likely over the weekend.
The recent meeting in Pakistan’s capital marked the first direct talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in more than a decade and the highest-level engagement since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. Despite renewed contact, significant differences remain.
Reports suggest Iran offered to suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years, but the Trump administration rejected the proposal, calling instead for a much longer suspension of around 20 years. While both sides have exchanged proposals, a substantial gap still exists as efforts continue to revive negotiations.
