Trump signals possible breakthrough in U.S.–Iran talks as ceasefire extension fuels diplomatic push

US 22-04-2026 | 18:09

Trump signals possible breakthrough in U.S.–Iran talks as ceasefire extension fuels diplomatic push

Reports suggest Washington may grant Tehran a brief window to unify its position, with fresh negotiations and a potential breakthrough expected within days amid rising regional tensions.
Trump signals possible breakthrough in U.S.–Iran talks as ceasefire extension fuels diplomatic push
U.S. President Donald Trump (AFP).
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U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday the possibility of holding a new round of talks with Iran soon, indicating that there could be “good news” on the matter by Friday, according to the New York Post.

 

Meanwhile, the newspaper reported, citing Pakistani sources, that “a second round of U.S.-Iranian talks could indeed take place before the end of the week.”

 

He added, “A breakthrough in the negotiations could occur within 36 to 72 hours.”

 

 

Two policemen guarding the perimeter of the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, which hosted the first round of U.S.-Iranian talks. (AFP)
Two policemen guarding the perimeter of the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, which hosted the first round of U.S.-Iranian talks. (AFP)

 

 

For its part, CNN reported, citing informed sources, that Trump intends to give the Iranian side a limited deadline to present a unified proposal to restart diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran.

 

These developments come amid broader international efforts to revive diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran, against a backdrop of escalating regional tensions.

 

Following the U.S. President’s announcement of extending the truce with Iran, Islamabad intensified its efforts to finalize a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran.

 

Axios reported, citing U.S. officials, that Trump has decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran for a limited period of three to five days, in a final attempt to give Tehran time to unify its negotiating position and provide a clear response to American proposals, despite earlier reports suggesting the deadline was not fixed.