America has openly praised Pakistan for hosting the high-level talks between America and Iran in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. US Acting Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie A. Baker called it the most important moment in the modern history of Pakistan. He said that Pakistan has played an important role in making dialogue possible between two long-standing rivals.

Speaking at an event marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, Natalie Baker said that in April Islamabad hosted the most high-level talks between the US and Iran since the 1979 Iranian revolution. According to him, this incident is a very important chapter in the modern history of Islamabad.

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American acting ambassador praised

US Acting Ambassador Baker said that this conversation between the representatives of America and Iran lasted for about 21 hours. During this period, to strengthen the security system, Pakistan deployed more than 10 thousand security personnel and kept many important routes temporarily closed. He said that Pakistan has good relations with both America and Iran and it is not a direct party to this dispute. This was the reason why Pakistan proved to be a suitable place for talks between the two countries. He said that during this sensitive conversation, the US mission present in Pakistan played an important role in communication, logistics and assistance to the US delegation. Baker also praised the efforts of Pakistani officials and allies.

What did the US Ambassador say on Pakistan?

The US Ambassador said that it was difficult for many Pakistanis to believe that representatives of countries like America and Iran were sitting face to face in Islamabad and talking. He said that it was a proud moment for Pakistan and the country successfully fulfilled its responsibility. Natalie Baker said in her address that a strong Pakistan is good for America and a strong America is also beneficial for Pakistan. He also appreciated the growing cooperation and strategic relations between the two countries. He also mentioned the tension between India and Pakistan in 2025. He said that Pakistan’s leadership at that time showed wisdom in keeping the situation under control and reducing tension, which was appreciated in Washington.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was present

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, many senior officials, diplomats, businessmen and people associated with the social sector were present in this program. Natalie Baker also praised the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump. He said that in the last two years, relations between the two countries have become stronger in the fields of security, trade and diplomacy. Describing America and Pakistan as true strategic partners, Baker said that this relationship is not limited to mere transactions, but is based on mutual respect, security and common goals of development.

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also described the relations between the two countries as special on the occasion of America’s 250th Foundation Day. He praised President Donald Trump and said that his role was important in achieving ceasefire during the tension between India and Pakistan. Sharif said that Pakistan will be grateful to Trump for his efforts to maintain peace in South Asia and he will be remembered as a peace-building leader.

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Araghchi Islamabad Visit: Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to reach Islamabad late tonight with a small delegation. According to reports, Pakistani mediators are exploring the possibilities of a second round of talks between America and Iran. However, neither Iran nor America has yet issued any official statement regarding Araghchi’s visit.

Meanwhile, according to CNA report, President Donald Trump is planning to send his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan in the coming days to participate in talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. President Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for the second round of Iran talks.

Araghchi reaching Islamabad

According to Pakistani newspaper ‘Dawn’, this visit is taking place hours after the phone call in which Ishaq Dar and Araghchi discussed the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. It is being told that America’s logistics and security team is already present in Islamabad, which indicates preparations for possible talks.

Earlier, the first round of US-Iran talks held in Pakistan on April 11 and 12 could not reach any concrete result. After this, Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to reduce tension and continue talks.

Dar’s talk with Munir

According to Iran’s government agency IRNA, Araghchi’s visit is part of a larger regional tour, in which apart from Islamabad, he will also visit Muscat and Moscow. The purpose of this visit is to discuss bilateral relations, regional situation and the ongoing tension with America-Israel.

In this sequence, Araghchi has also talked to Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, issues related to the regional situation and ceasefire were discussed in detail in these talks.

diplomatic efforts intensified

Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to bring America and Iran to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, traffic remained paralyzed in Islamabad on Friday as officials await the visit of top leaders of the two countries for possible peace talks. However, the talks are currently stalled due to differences on key issues. The administration of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have closed many major roads and markets since Sunday keeping in mind the movement of VIPs. There were indications that talks could start any day this week, due to which security arrangements have been tightened and more than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed.

Roads, markets closed for 5 days

The situation is that the areas around Noor Khan Airbase have not been opened yet. Metro bus, electric bus services and goods transport have also not been restored yet. Roads, link roads, markets and banks around the old airport have been closed for the last five days, leaving people in areas like Shah Faisal Colony, Khalid Colony, Gulzar-e-Quaid and Fazal Town confined to their homes.

Metro bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad and electric buses plying on seven routes are suspended, while goods transport has also come to a halt since April 19, causing immense inconvenience to the common people. Additionally, the ‘Red Zone’ areas are still completely closed and employees of offices located there are forced to work from home.

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US Iran Peace Talks: The White House has indicated that preparations for the second round of talks between America and Iran in Islamabad are almost complete. According to Press Secretary Caroline Levitt, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, where they will take part in possible peace talks.

The White House also said that the situation is not clear yet regarding the participation of Vice President JD Vance, but if needed, he can also participate. The special thing that was told was that Iran has expressed its desire for direct dialogue with America, which has further strengthened the possibilities of talks.

Movement intensifies regarding second round of talks

Meanwhile, Abbas Araghchi has reached Islamabad with a small delegation. This visit comes after his recent conversation with Ishaq Dar, in which ceasefire and diplomatic efforts were discussed. According to reports, American logistics and security teams are already present in Islamabad, although no official confirmation has been made yet on the visit.

Also, according to the report of ‘Dawn’, Pakistan is trying to bring both the countries to the negotiation table as a mediator, so that the talks can be taken forward after the failure of the first round.

Appeal to cancel Araghchi tour

Fars News Agency on Friday appealed to Abbas Araghchi to cancel his proposed visit to Islamabad. The agency argues that if his visit coincides with the visit of the US delegation, it would signal that Iran is ready for continued negotiations, which it described as “costly” and “useless”.

The report also said that there is increasing concern within the country regarding this initiative of the Foreign Minister. The agency claimed that the first two rounds of talks with America did not yield any positive results, but it was only after that that the current conflict situation arose. This statement has come at a time when the diplomatic stir is intense regarding the possible second round of talks between America and Iran and Pakistan is trying to play the role of mediator.

Increased military presence in the Middle East

In parallel with diplomatic activities, the US has also increased its military presence in the region. USS George HW Bush (CVN-77) has arrived in the Indian Ocean and is now deployed with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) (Arabian Sea) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) (Red Sea).

This deployment indicates that on one hand the efforts for dialogue are being intensified, on the other hand military preparations are also being strengthened in the area, which makes this entire incident more sensitive.

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Iran US Talks: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on social media platform He said that the blockade of Iranian ports by the US Navy continues and this is the main reason why the talks are not progressing.

Pezeshkian clearly listed three major reasons for the obstacles in the talks – violation of promises made by America, the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports and repeated threats. “The world is now witnessing your endless hypocritical statements and the clear contradiction between your claims and actual action,” he said sharply. He also reiterated that Iran has never been against dialogue and agreement, but in the current situation, positive progress is becoming difficult.

Talks in Pakistan postponed

The talks between Iran and America to be held in Pakistan this week have been postponed for the time being. This decision came at a time when US President Donald Trump announced to extend the ceasefire ending on Wednesday. Trump said that on Pakistan’s request he has given time to Iran to prepare a joint proposal. Pakistan is playing the role of main mediator in this talks.

Tension continues despite ceasefire

Even after the ceasefire was extended, the tension between the two countries has not reduced. Iran has taken possession of three ships MSC Francesca, Epaminondas and Euphoria. At the same time, America has also continued the naval blockade of Iranian ports, due to which the situation has become more complicated.

Trump did not set a deadline on Iran proposal

White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt said on Thursday that President Trump has not set any specific deadline for Iran’s proposal. He said, “There were reports that a deadline of three to five days has been given, but this is not correct. The President has not set any deadline and he will take the final decision as to when and how the further process will happen.”

Blockade became the biggest issue of controversy

The biggest point of dispute between Iran and America is the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Despite extending the ceasefire, Trump has made it clear that the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz will continue. “I have instructed my army to continue the blockade and be prepared for every situation,” he said on social media platform Truth Social.

Talks can proceed on the signal of lifting of blockade

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeed Iravani, has indicated that the US may be ready to lift the blockade. He said, “As soon as this blockade is lifted, I think the next round of talks will start in Islamabad.” This statement has come out quoting Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim.

The issue of America and Iran does not seem to be resolved at the moment. There is talk of re-negotiation going on in Pakistan, but meanwhile President Donald Trump has given an ultimatum to Tehran. He said on Tuesday (April 21) that now Iran has no option left. He said that if there is no agreement between the two countries then war is certain.

While talking to ‘CNBC’, Trump said, ‘We have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. I think that in the end we will be able to reach a very good agreement. They have no choice. I think we are in a very strong negotiating position. He said, ‘We are fully armed. We are much more powerful now than before the ceasefire.

‘If no deal is reached then Iran’s destruction is certain’

Trump has once again threatened Iran. He says that if the deal is not made then Iran will have to suffer huge losses. Trump said, ‘We used the ceasefire to replenish the arms stock and they may have also stocked up a little. I do not want to extend the ceasefire, I want to reach a good agreement. We have completely won the war.

What is the update on the second round of talks between America and Iran?

The first round of talks between America and Iran was not completely successful. Trump had said that consensus had been reached on many issues, but talks were stuck on Hormuz and the nuclear program. Now discussions are going on for the second round of talks.

10 C-17 aircraft of America had reached Pakistan by Monday night (April 20). It has been claimed that US Vice President JD Vance will also participate in the second round of talks, although official information on this has not been received yet. On the other hand, Iran is also not ready to talk again.

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Islamabad Peace Talks: The second round of peace talks is to be held between America and Iran in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, but it does not seem possible to say anything right now due to the continuous tension between the two sides. Meanwhile, if anyone is most worried, it is Pakistan. Pakistan’s situation is currently stuck in the middle, this is because Islamabad is busy preparing to welcome the delegation of America and Iran since Saturday (April 18, 2026) and Iran is refusing to come for talks regarding America’s behavior.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai confirmed on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) that Tehran has no plans to visit Islamabad at this time. The reason behind this is the contradictory messages, contradictory behavior and actions from the American side, which cannot be accepted.

The government of Pakistan has taken possession of Islamabad’s five star luxury hotel Serena and Marriott Hotel for the meeting and talks of the delegations of both the countries, the daily rent there is 53 thousand Pakistani rupees and for the hotel with 387 rooms, Pakistan is spending more than 2 crore Pakistani rupees a day. Understand it like this, the pavilion is ready at Serena Hotel in Islamabad, but it is not yet decided whether the wedding procession will come or not.

Pakistan stands with open arms to welcome US and Iran

Pakistan is standing with open arms to welcome the American and Iranian delegations. The entire city has become a cantonment. All schools and colleges from Rawalpindi to Islamabad are closed since Saturday. A large part of Islamabad has been made a red zone. Rangers of Pakistani Army are deployed in the Red Zone. About 10 thousand soldiers have been deployed for security. The highway from Rawalpindi to Islamabad is closed. Police is doing flag march. Big aircraft of the US Air Force have landed at the Noorkhan airbase in Rawalpindi and Pakistan is continuously claiming that negotiators from both the US and Iran will reach Islamabad on Wednesday (April 22, 2026), but those who have to come to shake hands are just playing with threats.

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America and Iran are busy threatening each other

US President Donald Trump is not only warning, but just before the talks, Trump’s Navy attacked an Iranian ship passing through the Gulf of Oman and captured it. At the same time, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai also warned that we have become more cautious after the way America is behaving. Overall, the second round of talks between America and Iran has moved towards a major diplomatic confrontation.

According to the New York Times report, Trump is using pressure diplomacy while Iran is following a long game strategy. Trump is demanding immediate surrender and major results, while the Iranian leadership believes in a time-consuming process.

Iran believes that making an agreement with America is futile, because Trump is not only going back on past promises, but is also violating the ceasefire by carrying out blockade and attacks in Hormuz. Iran has tried to send the message that Hormuz belongs only to Iran. By waving the Iranian flag in the sky of Hormuz, the world has been told that Iran will never compromise on this.

Iran makes clear its stand on agreement with America

Iran has made its stand clear that no matter how many threats Trump makes, Iran will not be afraid. Whereas Trump, while talking over a phone call in a radio program on Monday (April 20, 2026), claimed that Iran will either compromise or face such difficulties which it could not have even imagined. Whereas the Iranian ambassador present in Pakistan said, ‘It is an accepted truth that no country with a vast civilization negotiates under the pressure of threat and force. This is an important Islamic and religious principle. I wish America could understand this.

There is bitterness on both sides. There is a lack of trust and the result is that the dishes are being prepared. The red carpet is being rolled out. Munir and Shahbaz are together getting the decorations done on the way from the airport to the hotel, but there is no guarantee whether the guests will arrive or not. 53 days have passed since the war started, but the world still does not see this war reaching any conclusion.

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The situation regarding US-Iran peace talks is not clear yet, because Tehran has shown hesitation in joining the talks in Pakistan. Due to Donald Trump’s tough stance, doubts have arisen regarding any new agreement before the ceasefire deadline.

According to the Washington Post report, the second round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to take place in Islamabad, although this is now unlikely as Iranian officials have indicated that they cannot attend the talks after the US seized an Iranian-flagged ship.

What did Ismail Bakai say?
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bakai said in a press conference on Monday that till now we have not taken any decision about the next round of talks. This conversation is to take place at a time when the two-week ceasefire between America and Iran is about to end. This has increased the pressure on both sides to reach an agreement, otherwise they may have to risk resumption of hostilities.

Things got worse due to Trump’s statements
According to CNN, amid this uncertainty, Trump’s public statements and social media posts have made this delicate conversation even more complicated. The two sides appeared close to an agreement to end the seven-week conflict, but Trump publicly claimed that Iran had agreed to some key terms, while officials said those terms had not yet been finalized.

A person familiar with the conversation told CNN that the Iranians did not like the fact that the US president was talking through social media and making it appear as if he had agreed on issues on which they had not yet agreed. Changing deadlines and mixed signals from America have further increased this confusion.

Threat of attack on Iran’s power stations
Trump sometimes hints that an agreement is just around the corner and sometimes warns that if talks fail, military action will be taken again. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is unlikely to extend the ceasefire after Wednesday, leading to further increased diplomatic efforts. According to reports, Trump has also warned that if Iran does not agree to America’s terms, it may have to face attacks targeting critical infrastructure like bridges and power plants.

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Why might Vance become a target?

The old pattern of Trump’s politics has been to take full credit for success and blame others for failure. In the current situation, JD Vance was not directly involved in the decisions about the war, but now he has been brought forward in the negotiation process. In such a situation, if no agreement is reached, his image may suffer in the election equation of 2028.

Vance pushed into ‘high-risk mission’?

It is being claimed in many reports that Trump has deliberately put Vance in a mission in which the risk is high and the benefit is less. Political analysts believe that if talks fail, Vance could easily be made a ‘scapegoat’.

Trump’s statement became the center of discussion

A statement of Trump during Easter lunch is now going viral, in which he had said in a joking manner but clearly – ‘If the deal is not made, I will blame JD Vance, and if it is made, I will take full credit.’ This statement has sparked a new debate regarding his intentions.

Can Israel also be accused?

There is also discussion in the Republican camp that if the situation worsens, can Israel also be held responsible for this crisis. As the chances of a ‘good outcome’ diminish, Trump’s supporters may look for alternatives to blame someone else.

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What could be a ‘good-ish’ deal?

According to analysts, there is only one “somewhat good” outcome left – Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US withdrawing its forces from the Persian Gulf. However, this would not be a completely good deal, as it would neither lead to regime change in Iran nor completely stop its nuclear program.

Threat of war and economic crisis

In the current situation, the biggest danger is energy crisis and large-scale war. If America takes military action, the lives of thousands of soldiers could be in danger and regional tensions could further increase. At the same time, if there is an unconditional withdrawal, it will be a big image loss for Trump and American power.

Questions on Trump’s ‘deal’ strategy

In recent times, Trump’s strategy has been to push Iran towards an agreement by using both ‘fear and greed’. On one hand he extends the deadline for the attack, on the other he threatens to send additional troops. But even Trump himself does not have a clear answer to what will happen next if Iran does not bow down.

Increasing pressure amid uncertainty

As time is passing and no concrete results are emerging, political and strategic pressure on Trump is increasing. In such a situation, it will be important to see in which direction these talks go in the coming days and who ultimately becomes the ‘scapegoat’.

US Iran Talks 2.0: Suspense still persists regarding Islamabad 2.0 talks. Earlier this meeting was proposed on Tuesday, but now there is speculation that it will be postponed till Wednesday. However, there have been contradictory signals from Iran regarding this. Some MPs have termed the news of talks with America as completely false. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has once again adopted a tough stance and warned that if the ceasefire ends, Iran will be bombed.

However, he also said that if Iran comes for talks and if the Islamabad talks are successful, then he can also meet the leaders of Iran in the future.

Pakistan trusts China

Meanwhile, Pakistan, which till now has been trying to play the role of mediator in this entire matter, is now openly expressing its trust in China. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Jiang Zaidong appreciated Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace efforts in the meeting with Ishaq Dar. Both the countries also emphasized on further strengthening the “evergreen” China-Pakistan partnership.

Germany said- accept the offer

On the other hand, Europe also seems to be active. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has appealed to Iran to accept the proposal for talks in Islamabad and choose the diplomatic path in the interest of its people. Before the meeting of European foreign ministers in Brussels, he said that losing this opportunity could be harmful for Iran.

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Amidst all this tension, the situation inside Iran also remains worrying. According to internet monitoring organization NetBlocks, widespread internet ban has been going on in the country for the last 53 days. The government has implemented a “tier system”, in which only a limited number of people and institutions are getting Internet access, while the general public is almost completely cut off from the global Internet.

This has not only affected normal life but has also had a serious impact on business and the economy. On one hand diplomatic efforts are continuing, while on the other hand threats, distrust and internal pressure are making the entire region more unstable.

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Amidst the increasing tension between America and Iran, Iran has once again made serious allegations against Washington. The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry has clearly said that America not only violated the ceasefire but also carried out attacks during the talks, due to which the crisis of trust has deepened. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that a 10-point proposal was presented in Islamabad, which was also discussed. He said that before the US-Israeli attacks, the Strait of Hormuz was completely safe.

America accused of breaking the ceasefire
According to the spokesperson, America violated the ceasefire from the beginning. Iran had also informed the Pakistani mediator about this. He said that America broke the terms of the agreement by imposing maritime blockade.

Attacks and violations of international law
Iran alleged that the US attacked an Iranian ship, which is a violation of the ceasefire and international laws. Along with this, America also broke the negotiation process twice, attacked Iran, killed people and damaged the infrastructure.

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Iran cannot forget old events
Iran said that it cannot forget the American attacks that took place during the last talks. The spokesperson reiterated that America did not follow the agreement from the beginning and continuously adopted an aggressive stance.

National interests will continue to be protected
Iran made it clear that it will continue to protect its national interests. Also warned that if America and Israel initiate any new aggressive action, the Iranian armed forces will respond.

President Pejeshkian’s statement
Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian said that every logical and diplomatic path should be adopted to reduce tensions with America. However, he also stressed that it is “very important” to be cautious in negotiations with Washington.