Iran acknowledged the move but insists on lifting blockades before negotiations as Pakistan tries to facilitate dialogue amid continuing tensions
The next steps to resume US-Iran talks remained unclear Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the US was extending its ceasefire in the war at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei acknowledged the ceasefire extension in comments reported Wednesday by Iranian state television, though did not specifically say Tehran was ready to attend a new round of talks with the United States in Islamabad.
Both countries have warned they were prepared to resume fighting if a deal isn’t reached.