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Is the second round of U.S.-Iran talks possible? Reports suggest face-to-face talks on 16 April 2026
Image : Reports indicate that the US and Iran plan to hold a second round of talks on 16 April 2026. (Reuters)
The U.S. and Iran began talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on 11 April 2026. After a marathon negotiation lasting 21 hours, U.S. Vice President Vance announced that no agreement had been reached and immediately returned home; however, reports suggest that the two sides are considering a second round of talks.
According to foreign media reports, U.S. President Trump stated on 13 April 2026 that Iran made a phone call that morning, expressing their desire to reach an agreement. Two U.S. officials and one informed source indicated that the U.S. and Iran are considering another round of face-to-face talks before the ceasefire agreement expires next week. A diplomat from one of the mediating countries further stated that Tehran and Washington have agreed to hold a new round of talks.
Two Pakistani officials stated that Pakistan has also proposed holding a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days before the ceasefire agreement expires. A diplomat stationed in the Middle East stated that Pakistan has been continuously relaying messages between Tehran and Washington since Vanse left Islamabad.
Regarding the location of the new round of negotiations, U.S. officials indicated that Geneva is also a possible option. Although the location and time of the talks have not yet been determined, they are likely to be held on the 16th.
Reuters reported that 11 sources familiar with the negotiations said that U.S.-Iran dialogue is continuing, stating that the two sides were "very close" to reaching an agreement in the first round of talks, but encountered difficulties on some decisions that could not be resolved on the spot, ultimately leading to a stalemate.
Ref.: https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/5403012
Vance reveals "huge progress" in U.S.-Iran Talks; Trump says "Xi Jinping hopes to see the war end"
Image : U.S. Vice President Vance (right) revealed on 13 April 2026 that significant progress had been made in U.S.-Iran talks; U.S. President Trump (left) stated on the same day that Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes to see the war end. (AP File Photo)
U.S. Vice President JD Vance revealed in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on the 13th that the U.S. had made "huge progress" in negotiations with Iran; U.S. President Trump stated on the same day that although he has not yet spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Xi Jinping hopes to see the war with Iran end.
Reuters reported that when asked on the 13th whether the U.S. and Iran would resume negotiations, Vance pointed out that "the ball is now in Iran's court." Vance added that the U.S. hopes Iran will open the Hormuz Strait, and warned that negotiations would be affected if Tehran refused.
CNN reported that Trump stated at the White House on 13 April that the U.S. government received a call that morning from Iran saying it "very much wants to reach an agreement," less than three hours after the U.S. imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Trump emphasized that the crux of the negotiations is the nuclear issue, stating bluntly that "Iran will not have nuclear weapons." "We agree on a lot of things, but they haven't agreed to this, and I think they will agree… If they don't agree, there will be no agreement, and there will never be an agreement."
Trump also reiterated to reporters that "our (U.S.) relationship with China is very good," and that Xi Jinping looks forward to seeing the war end. Trump had earlier posted on social media that "34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, the highest number since this stupid blockade began."
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