The United States and Iran are considering a second round of negotiations in Pakistan to resolve a nuclear dispute and end a maritime standoff.
These talks are critical because they aim to reopen shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. A failure to reach an agreement could prolong the military tension and disrupt global trade in the region.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acted as a mediator in the diplomatic push. Sharif said a peace deal could be finalized in the next 24 hours [1]. This effort follows a period of heightened tension that saw a diplomatic push on Tuesday, June 11, 2026 [3].
President Donald Trump said the second round of talks could happen over the next two days and could be held in Islamabad [2]. The proposed meetings would focus on de-escalating the current standoff and addressing long-standing nuclear concerns.
However, the exact location and nature of the meetings remain disputed. While some reports suggest Islamabad as the venue, an unnamed Iranian official said their delegation will be in Doha, Qatar, but only to talk to mediators and not for talks with the United States [4].
Conflicting reports also exist regarding the timeline for a resolution. While some officials indicated a deal was imminent, other reports suggested that progress has been made, but a final agreement is not immediate [5]. Despite these contradictions, the involvement of Pakistan as a neutral ground represents a strategic attempt to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran.
“A peace deal could be finalized in the next 24 hours.”
The potential for a second round of talks in Islamabad signals a shift toward mediated diplomacy to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis. By utilizing Pakistan as a neutral intermediary, both the U.S. and Iran are attempting to find a face-saving exit from a high-stakes military blockade without conceding their primary security or nuclear demands.
