Summary According to the US-based website Axios, citing three American sources, US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today (Tuesday)
(Web Desk) – The US media has claimed that the second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to be held in Islamabad tomorrow (Wednesday).
According to the US-based website Axios, citing three American sources, US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today (Tuesday), while the Iranian delegation is also likely to arrive in Islamabad the same day. The report suggests that discussions could lead to a potential agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has announced that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place until a deal is reached. He said he is not under pressure and will only agree to a deal if the terms are “the best possible,” adding that any agreement with Iran would be better than the Obama-era nuclear deal.
In a post on social media, Trump said the proposed deal would be one the world could be proud of, ensuring global peace, security, and stability. He reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and claimed that a “wise leadership” in Tehran could lead to a prosperous future for the country.
Trump stated that the outcome in Iran would be “remarkable,” calling past agreements under Barack Obama and Joe Biden the worst for US security. He claimed that without a new deal, the Middle East could have faced nuclear escalation. He also warned that the ceasefire is unlikely to be extended and said that without an agreement, war is inevitable, adding he would not rush into a “bad deal.”
The White House said Trump will not allow the US to be drawn into another “disastrous deal” with Iran, insisting that any agreement under his leadership would guarantee peace and security not only in the Middle East but also in Europe and beyond.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded on X, accusing Trump of trying to turn negotiations into a “surrender table,” reiterating that Iran rejects talks conducted under threats.
However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said there is currently no intention to participate in the second round of talks, adding that Iran does not trust the United States and that its delegation will not travel to Pakistan. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for peace but stressed Iran’s position remains unchanged.
Separately, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which both sides agreed to intensify efforts for peace.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry added that provocative actions and repeated ceasefire violations are obstructing diplomatic progress. It also criticized threats against Iranian commercial vessels and what it described as contradictory statements and hostile rhetoric, saying such behavior is hindering the diplomatic process.
