Following the inconclusive talks in Islamabad, fresh diplomatic momentum appears to be building between the United States and Iran, with both sides exploring the possibility of another round of negotiations later this week—potentially before the current two-week ceasefire expires on April 21. According to multiple US media reports, Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to return to direct, in-person talks if he is convinced that Tehran is prepared to move closer to Washington’s demands.

Sources cited by the Associated Press suggest that preliminary discussions are already underway regarding the structure and timing of the next meeting. While three officials confirmed that deliberations are ongoing, a diplomat from a mediating country went further, claiming that both Washington and Tehran have, in principle, agreed to resume dialogue. However, uncertainty remains over the level of representation each side will send.

Two potential venues—Islamabad and Geneva—are currently under consideration, though a US official noted that neither the location nor the exact schedule has been finalized. The talks could reportedly take place as early as Thursday.

Speaking to reporters earlier, Trump remarked that “the other side” had reached out and expressed a desire to “work a deal,” signaling cautious optimism. Meanwhile, JD Vance struck a measured tone, acknowledging progress during the Islamabad discussions. Leading a US delegation that included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Vance noted that Iran had “moved in our direction,” though not sufficiently to clinch an agreement—placing the onus firmly on Tehran for the next step.

Following the inconclusive talks in Islamabad, fresh diplomatic momentum appears to be building between the United States and Iran, with both sides exploring the possibility of another round of negotiations later this week—potentially before the current two-week ceasefire expires on April 21. According to multiple US media reports, Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to return to direct, in-person talks if he is convinced that Tehran is prepared to move closer to Washington’s demands.

Sources cited by the Associated Press suggest that preliminary discussions are already underway regarding the structure and timing of the next meeting. While three officials confirmed that deliberations are ongoing, a diplomat from a mediating country went further, claiming that both Washington and Tehran have, in principle, agreed to resume dialogue. However, uncertainty remains over the level of representation each side will send.

Two potential venues—Islamabad and Geneva—are currently under consideration, though a US official noted that neither the location nor the exact schedule has been finalized. The talks could reportedly take place as early as Thursday.

Speaking to reporters earlier, Trump remarked that “the other side” had reached out and expressed a desire to “work a deal,” signaling cautious optimism. Meanwhile, JD Vance struck a measured tone, acknowledging progress during the Islamabad discussions. Leading a US delegation that included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Vance noted that Iran had “moved in our direction,” though not sufficiently to clinch an agreement—placing the onus firmly on Tehran for the next step.