In a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, a Pakistani team has traveled to Tehran to convey a message from the United States and explore possibilities for a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran, according to reports from Iranian state media.
This move comes shortly after the first round of high-level US-Iran negotiations, hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without a breakthrough. The initial talks, held over the weekend of April 11-12, 2026, involved senior delegations from both sides but failed to produce an agreement on ending the conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
Efforts to Revive Stalled Negotiations
The visit comes after the first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough following more than 21 hours of discussions. The negotiations were based on Iran’s 10-point proposal and focused on key issues such as the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of enriched uranium, sanctions relief, and ensuring the ceasefire covers Lebanon.
Pakistan is actively mediating to prevent the fragile two-week ceasefire from collapsing. The delegation is expected to discuss arrangements for a possible second round of talks and help narrow the remaining gaps between Tehran and Washington.
What to Expect Next
Several reports indicate that talks could resume soon, with Pakistan pushing for an extended ceasefire window. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether the “Islamabad Process” can yield concrete progress toward de-escalation.