ISLAMABAD: Iranian officials have confirmed their willingness to engage in a second round of negotiations with the United States, expressing that Pakistan would be their preferred venue for the talks.
Rumours about the upcoming round of US-Iran negotiations, expected to take place in Islamabad, have been circulating rapidly in recent days. In an interview with Geo News, Iranian authorities stated they are prepared for discussions, but the other side’s stance remains unclear.
“We are ready for the talks; however, we need confirmation from the other side. In case the second round of talks comes through, Islamabad will be our preferred venue for the talks,” the Iranian official said.
Reuters reports that the US delegation may visit Pakistan to continue the peace talks in Islamabad within the coming week. Furthermore, a representative of the Iranian embassy in Pakistan told Reuters that the second round of talks might occur by the end of this week or at the beginning of the following week.
It was previously reported by US news agencies that Pakistan had offered the venue for the second round of talks between the two nations. According to the report, the talks may take place by Thursday.
Trump hints at Pakistan hosting talks, commends Field Marshal Asim Munir’s role
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has named Pakistan as a preferred location for the upcoming talks with Iran, saying that the next round of talks with Iran could be held in Pakistan.
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said, “You stay there because something could happen in the next two days, and we are more inclined to go to Pakistan.”
He said that Pakistan is more likely to be chosen for the talks because Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is doing an excellent job.
Trump praised Field Marshal Asim Munir and said that because of his performance, the US is considering going to Pakistan again for the talks.
