Top updates: White House says second round of US-Iran talks likely in Pakistan
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The United States is considering a second round of peace talks with Iran and remains optimistic about the chances of a deal, Reuters quoted the White House as saying on Wednesday.
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the next round would “very likely” be held in Islamabad, adding that Pakistan is the “only mediator” in the talks.
Leavitt also denied reports that Washington had formally sought an extension of the two-week ceasefire agreed on April 8, even as it remains actively engaged in discussions.
“Nothing is official until you hear it from us here at the White House,” she said.
Leavitt added that the administration feels “good about the prospects of a deal” despite the recent round of talks ending without an agreement.
Here are more top updates from the conflict in West Asia:
- Round two of peace talks: The US press secretary said that Washington expected communication with Tehran to continue through Pakistani channels, with further in-person discussions likely to take place in Islamabad. She added: “The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators and we really appreciate their friendship and efforts to bring this deal to a close.”
- The remarks came as Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts to revive the stalled talks. A delegation led by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir travelled to...