Diplomatic Push Intensifies for US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Window Narrows
Riyadh — The United States and Iran are facing mounting international pressure to resume peace negotiations that collapsed last week in Islamabad, with talks potentially restarting as early as Thursday amid efforts to sustain a fragile ceasefire.
Donald Trump said Tehran was eager to reach an agreement and indicated that discussions could resume within days. “We’ve been called by the other side. They’d like to make a deal. Very badly,” he said, adding that Pakistan remained a likely venue for renewed talks.
Pakistan has again offered to host negotiations, with officials describing the previous round in Islamabad as part of a continuing diplomatic process. A source involved in the discussions said a proposal had been shared with both Washington and Tehran to return to the Pakistani capital, though no firm date has been set. Delegations are reportedly keeping the coming days open for a possible resumption.
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged both sides to restart dialogue, holding separate calls with Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Macron emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and advancing negotiations to prevent further escalation.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted a potential diplomatic role for China, calling on Beijing to increase its engagement. Speaking during a visit to China, Sánchez said he saw few alternatives beyond Chinese involvement in resolving tensions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday outlined a peace proposal centered on principles of sovereignty, peaceful coexistence and coordination between development and security.
He also called for adherence to international law, warning against selective application of global norms.The renewed diplomatic activity comes as a temporary ceasefire between US and Iranian forces continues, offering a limited window to revive stalled negotiations.
Talks broke down last week in Islamabad, raising concerns among international stakeholders about the risk of renewed escalation in the region.
