However, as reported AP, uncertainty remains over the next round of talks, with both sides warning of renewed fighting if no agreement is reached.Trump has maintained that the blockade will continue, arguing it is necessary to pressure Iran.
Extraordinary security measures are in place in the twin cities as the second round of peace talks between the US and Iran is expected to be held this week in Islamabad, amid brinkmanship from both sides.
Round two of US-Iran talks faces major hurdles as sharp differences persist over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief sequencing, and Strait of Hormuz control ....
In parallel, a high-powered Pakistani delegation is likely to travel to Geneva later this week, signalling that multiple diplomatic tracks are being explored simultaneously ....
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With mediation efforts intensifying and urgency mounting, three cities - Islamabad, Geneva, and Istanbul - have emerged as frontrunners for round two of US-Iran talks ....