Event: U.S.

Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are showing tentative signs of progress, with officials in Islamabad indicating that a preliminary framework for negotiations may be taking shape, Al Jazeera reported. The report said that the effort is being mediated by Pakistan, which remains hopeful of convening a second round of talks. Regional involvement is also emerging as a key factor, with Gulf countries seeking inclusion in any agreement to avoid being sidelined as they were during the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Diplomats say discussions are ongoing, with cautious optimism that a broader settlement could eventually be reached.

A police officer walks past posters of U.S. and Iran talks near a possible venue in Islamabad, Pakistan. File | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan on Sunday (April 26, 2026) eased some restrictions, allowing selective movement of heavy traffic in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as there was no immediate possibility of another round of U.S.-Iran talks.Pakistan had implemented strict security measures in anticipation of the second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. More than 10,000 security personnel were deployed, and both Islamabad and Rawalpindi were shut down to manage heavy traffic since last Sunday (April 26, 2026). Published - April 26, 2026 06:54 pm IST