Trump Says Second Round Of US-Iran Talks Could Happen 'Over Next Two Days' In Islamabad

Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 07:56 IST

Trump has said that fresh US-Iran peace talks could take place in Islamabad within the next two days, praising Asim Munir for his alleged role in facilitating diplomacy.

US President Donald Trump has indicated that additional negotiations between Washington and Tehran to end the ongoing seven-week conflict could take place imminently, possibly in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

Speaking to the New York Post in a phone interview on Tuesday, Trump said discussions were moving slowly but suggested momentum could pick up within days.

In an initial conversation, Trump told the New York Post that negotiations were “happening, but, you know, a little bit slow," and indicated that a second round of direct talks could be held somewhere in Europe.

However, shortly afterwards, he called back to suggest that Islamabad had emerged as the more likely venue for the next round of diplomacy.

“You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there," Trump said, referring to Islamabad.

“It’s more likely, you know why? Because the field marshal is doing a great job."

PRAISE FOR PAKISTAN FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR

Trump’s remarks referenced Pakistan’s Field Marshal General Asim Munir, whom the US President credited for allegedly playing a key role in regional stability.

Trump alleged Munir had previously helped resolve tensions between Pakistan and India during a brief conflict that ended after four days through a peace arrangement that involved US diplomatic efforts.

“He’s fantastic, and therefore it’s more likely that we go back there," Trump said.

“Why should we go to some country that has nothing to do with it?"

The US President further praised Munir’s alleged role in de-escalation efforts, saying, “I just think he’s a great guy, that guy. The field marshal. You know he ended the war with India, saved 30 million people."

Trump did not specify who would represent Washington in the potential second round of negotiations, but confirmed that he would not personally participate in the talks.

TRUMP SIGNALS DISCOMFORT WITH ENRICHMENT MORATORIUM IDEA

Trump also indicated dissatisfaction with reports that US negotiators had proposed allowing Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program for up to two decades as part of a potential agreement.

The President reiterated his longstanding position that Tehran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.

“I’ve been saying they can’t have nuclear weapons," Trump said, adding, “so I don’t like the 20 years."

When asked whether a temporary suspension might provide Iran with a diplomatic concession that could help sell an agreement domestically, Trump rejected the idea of offering Tehran a symbolic victory.

“I don’t want them [Iran] to feel like they have a win," he said.

EXPERTS AND DIPLOMATIC VOICES WEIGH IN

Andrea Stricker, deputy director and research fellow for the Foundation for Defence of Democracies’ Nonproliferation Program, supported Trump’s stance, warning that even a limited suspension of enrichment could present risks.

“Even a two-decade suspension of enrichment would raise significant verification challenges and heighten the risk of Iranian cheating," Stricker was quoted as saying.

She added that “only Iran’s full, verified, and permanent nuclear disarmament, including elimination of its enrichment, reprocessing, and weaponisation capabilities, carried out while Trump is in office, can ensure the regime will not restore a nuclear weapons option."

Stricker further said Trump’s opposition to the proposal “should prompt his negotiators to return to Washington’s core demand: a permanent ban on Iranian enrichment."

Meanwhile, retired Pakistani Lt. Gen. Muhammad Saeed, who has experience in diplomacy involving Iran, suggested Tehran has demonstrated some willingness to engage, albeit with important caveats.

“Iran has to be able to take something back to its people that doesn’t look like a surrender," Saeed said, emphasising that any agreement would need to be framed domestically as being made “in the golden trust of the people."

However, Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi, who accompanied Tehran’s delegation to Islamabad, struck a more uncompromising tone regarding enrichment.

“A blockade won’t change Iran’s position," Marandi said, adding that “ending enrichment will not be accepted."

Trump’s comments indicate that diplomatic activity may intensify in the coming days, with Islamabad emerging as a possible focal point for renewed efforts aimed at resolving the conflict and addressing longstanding concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.

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