Trump tells The Post news of fresh peace talks ‘possible’ as soon as Friday - as Iran scrambles to come up with ‘unified’ plan
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A second round of US-Iran talks may occur as soon as Friday, with Pakistani sources and President Trump indicating positive mediation efforts and potential peace talks within 36 to 72 hours.
- President Trump extended the cease-fire with Iran, maintaining the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz while awaiting a unified proposal from Iran's leadership to proceed with negotiations.
- Pakistan remains the key mediator in the conflict, working diplomatically with Iran to sustain the cease-fire despite heightened rhetoric and ongoing military presence in the region.
- Iran insists that the US must lift the economic blockade on its ports before talks can continue, viewing the blockade as a violation of the cease-fire, while threatening potential escalation against US and Gulf state assets.
- The main obstacle to renewed negotiations is Iran’s internal divisions, requiring a unified response from its leadership before further talks can progress, with Pakistan supporting a delay to ensure a durable agreement.
