US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire

"Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, denied on Wednesday that the US had formally requested to extend the two-week ceasefire but added that Washington remained very much engaged in these negotiations."

"Field Marshal Asim Munir led a Pakistani delegation to Tehran on Wednesday to convey a message from Washington, while working to arrange a second round of US-Iranian ceasefire negotiations."

"Reports from the region suggested both sides were in favour of prolonging the truce, though Donald Trump suggested an extension may not even be necessary to secure a peace agreement."

"Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, added that an exchange of messages between Washington and Tehran had continued even after 21 hours of ceasefire talks in Islamabad had broken up over the weekend."

Indirect talks between the US and Iran aim to extend a two-week ceasefire set to expire on April 22. Pakistan's army chief is mediating these discussions. The White House press secretary stated that while the US has not formally requested an extension, they remain engaged in negotiations. A second round of talks is likely to occur in Islamabad. Pakistani officials are actively pursuing diplomatic support for a peace agreement, with both sides reportedly favoring a truce extension amid ongoing regional diplomatic efforts.

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