The United States has indicated that the next round of negotiations with Iran is likely to take place at the same venue as previous talks, while publicly praising Pakistan’s role as the sole mediator in the ongoing diplomatic process.
Speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the upcoming round of discussions would “very likely” be held at the same location as the earlier meeting, signaling continued confidence in Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
She emphasized that Pakistan has played an “incredible” role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran, adding that despite offers from several countries to assist, the US administration prefers to keep negotiations streamlined through Islamabad.
According to her remarks, Pakistan remains the only mediator officially handling communication between the two sides as efforts continue to finalize a potential diplomatic breakthrough.
Pakistan Begins Preparations
Sources within the Government of Pakistan told Anadolu Agency that preparations have already begun in Islamabad for a likely second round of talks aimed at ending a conflict that has disrupted energy supplies and daily life across the Middle East.
Officials said security planning started earlier this week to ensure foolproof arrangements for visiting delegations.
Trump Signals Possible Timeline
US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone, suggesting negotiations could resume soon.
“Something could be happening over the next two days,” Trump said, indicating Pakistan as the preferred venue for renewed dialogue with Iran.
However, diplomatic sources in Islamabad cautioned that the timeline may extend slightly, with talks now expected toward the end of the week or early next week.
Same Venue Likely to Host Talks Again
Officials familiar with the planning said the luxury hotel that hosted the initial Islamabad negotiations is expected to once again accommodate foreign delegations.
Pakistan previously hosted senior representatives from Washington and Tehran, including US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, marking the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries since diplomatic ties collapsed in 1979.
Pakistan’s Growing Diplomatic Role
The renewed talks highlight Pakistan’s expanding role as a diplomatic bridge amid escalating regional tensions, with global attention now focused on Islamabad as negotiations seek to prevent further instability in the wider Middle East.
