Iran has shown full trust in Pakistan’s management and security arrangements during the Islamabad peace talks, saying that the second round of the peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran should be held in Pakistan as well, sources said on Tuesday.
According to the sources, Iran is completely satisfied with the management and the security arrangements of the first round of US-Iran peace talks.
Sources inform that the country says the second round of these talks should be held in Pakistan as well.
However, the phase 2 of the Islamabad Peace talks has not been confirmed yet.
Pakistan recently brokered a ceasefire between the countries, the US and Iran, after a 40-day-long war.
It was an effort made by the PM, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on behalf of Pakistan.
Read more: ‘Were on verge of responding to ceasefire violations, but Pakistan intervened’: Iranian Deputy FM
Islamabad talks
On April 11 and 12, Pakistan held the Islamabad Talks 2026, where Iran and the US sat together in hopes of reaching a peaceful solution.
However, after the talks concluded, the Vice President of the US, JD Vance, revealed the update in a short media briefing.
He added Iran chose “not to accept our terms” at the talks, adding that the US needs to see a “fundamental commitment” from Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons.
Further, he added that although a final agreement has not been reached yet, the talks are ongoing.
According to JD Vance, not reaching an agreement is more of a bad news for Iran than for the US.
Vance hints at resumption of talks
US Vice President JD Vance said it is now up to Tehran to decide the next step on Tuesday.
In an interview with Fox News, he said Washington had already presented serious proposals and meaningful concessions. He added that further progress depends on how Iran responds.
Vance noted that a deal remains possible if US concerns, especially over Iran’s nuclear programme, are addressed.
He said meeting these key conditions could lead to an agreement beneficial for both sides.
