Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Iran US ceasefire talks status remains unclear

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was set to expire around Wednesday, April 23, 2026, with the status of a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan remaining deeply uncertain. Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared Tehran would not negotiate 'under the shadow of threats,' while President Trump warned of severe consequences if no deal was reached. Pakistan pressed ahead with security preparations for the talks despite Iran's participation being unconfirmed.