After Islamabad Mediation Fails, Trump Says ‘Iran Talks 2.0 May Happen In 2 Days In Pakistan’
"You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there," Trump said while referring to Hotel Serena, where the first round of talks took place on April 11.
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Washington: Days after the failure to reach a deal between the US and Iran in Islamabad, US President Donald Trump has hinted at a second round of talks with the Middle Eastern country. This comes as the US Navy has blocked the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
In a conversation with the New York Post, Trump said that delegates from both the warring sides may meet in the next two days in Islamabad.
"You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there," he said while referring to Hotel Serena, where the first round of talks took place on April 11.
High Praise For Munir
Praising Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir, Trump said that the Army Chief was doing a “great job”.
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"He's fantastic, and therefore it's more likely that we go back there," he said.
It is expected that Munir may play an instrumental role in the next round of talks between Iran and the US.
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‘Don’t Know, Don't Care'
Earlier on Sunday, US President Donald Trump expressed indifference over whether Iran would return to the negotiation table. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump claimed that Iran was in a "very bad shape" and "very desperate".
"I don't know. I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine. Their military is gone. Their missiles are largely depleted. The manufacturing capability for missiles and drones is largely defeated. We've been very nice. We haven't ripped down too many bridges," Trump said.
What US Officials Hinted
Earlier in the day, reports suggested that US officials were deliberating the possibility of convening another in-person meeting with Iranian officials. The officials were then reviewing potential dates and locations, contingent on the progress of ongoing talks with Iran and regional mediators in the coming days.
"We need to be prepared to stand something up quickly should things head in that direction," a source said, quoted by CNN.
A regional source told CNN that another round of negotiations remains possible, with Turkey reportedly working to bridge differences between both sides.
What Happened In Islamabad
The historic meeting, which lasted 21 hours, between the US and Iran in Islamabad on April 11, ended in a stalemate on Sunday. US Vice President JD Vance stated that no agreement had been reached despite extensive discussions. After the marathon talks, US Vice President JD Vance departed for the United States.