War drums — but a diplomatic opening.
Negotiators from the United States and Iran may return to Islamabad as early as this week, reviving fragile talks aimed at ending the escalating conflict.
Sources told Reuters that both sides are quietly preparing for another round of negotiations after weekend discussions failed to yield a breakthrough.
No firm date has been set, but officials are keeping a Friday-to-Sunday window open.
The renewed diplomatic push comes just days after Donald Trump ordered a U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports — a dramatic escalation following the stalled talks.
Tehran responded with sharp rhetoric, but behind the scenes, signals suggest neither side is ready to walk away.
Trump said Monday that Iran had reached out and indicated a willingness to make a deal.
But he drew a hard red line.
Any agreement, he said, must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance, who was leading negotiations, said the “ball is in the Iranian court.”
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DIPLOMATIC DEADLOCK: A second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran could reportedly take place as early as this week.
On whether the two sides can strike a deal, Vice President Vance says the "ball is in the Iranian court." @TreyYingst pic.twitter.com/monntwgZIg
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More over at The New York Post:
US, Iran may resume war talks this week despite port blockade https://t.co/rtbU5Zdcmy pic.twitter.com/PGYHJBVjnA
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