The United States is considering another round of talks with Iran as a fragile ceasefire approaches its deadline, raising urgency around diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed escalation in the ongoing conflict.According to officials familiar with the matter, Washington is reviewing potential dates and venues for fresh in-person negotiations with Tehran, though no final decision has been made. The discussions remain preliminary and are contingent on progress in ongoing backchannel communications involving regional mediators, including Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.

The push for renewed dialogue follows a high-level meeting in Islamabad that ended without a breakthrough, despite both sides reportedly coming close to a framework agreement. Key sticking points include Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and control over strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz.

The ceasefire, which came into effect earlier this month, is set to expire soon, intensifying diplomatic pressure on both sides. Mediators are working to revive negotiations before the deadline, with some officials suggesting that the truce could be extended if meaningful progress is achieved.

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Complicating the situation, the United States has already escalated pressure by initiating a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports after earlier talks failed. The move is intended to increase leverage in negotiations but has also heightened tensions and raised concerns about potential violations of the ceasefire.

Despite deep mistrust and unresolved differences, both Washington and Tehran have signalled that the door to diplomacy remains open. Analysts say the coming days will be critical in determining whether negotiations can resume in time to prevent a collapse of the ceasefire and a return to broader conflict in the region.

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