Islamabad (TNS) The arrival of high-level delegations from the US and Iran for the expected Islamabad talks, hosted by Pakistan, remains uncertain despite Pakistan’s completed preparations.
Today, April 22, 2026, is an important day as the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, brokered by Pakistan, ends.
At this time, the eyes of the whole world are on Islamabad and Washington to see whether a diplomatic solution can be found at the last minute or the region will again be engulfed in a major war.
Will US President Trump extend the ceasefire that ended with Iran? According to US media sources, a White House official says that it is unlikely that US President Trump will extend the ceasefire that ended with Iran. According to senior Pakistani diplomatic analyst and president of the Diplomatic Correspondents Forum of Pakistan (DCFP), Asghar Ali Mubarak, the two-week ceasefire ends today, April 22. On the other hand, ahead of the expected talks in Islamabad, there is uncertainty between the US and Iran over which side will reach Pakistan first. US President Trump says he wants to make a ‘great deal’ with Iran. Earlier, he had accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire. Iranian officials have also accused the US of violating the ceasefire. It is worth noting that Vice President JD Vance has left for Pakistan, but Tehran has not yet confirmed that it will send a delegation to Islamabad for talks.
Here is the latest situation at this critical juncture:
Ceasefire time:
US President Donald Trump has clarified that the ceasefire will end “Wednesday evening Washington time”.
Extension prospects:
President Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg that the possibility of extending the ceasefire without a formal agreement is “extremely low.” He warned that if no agreement is reached, he expects renewed military action.
Deadlock on Islamabad talks:
Pakistan has completed all arrangements for the second round of talks, and a US delegation (led by Vice President JD Vance) is expected to arrive. However, Iran has so far refused to participate in these talks, citing the US naval blockade and the recent seizure of the Iranian ship ‘Touska’.
Iran’s position:
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the US has already violated the ceasefire by imposing a naval blockade, so they will not negotiate under the “shadow of threats.”
The speaker of Iran’s parliament has also warned that Iran is ready to show “new leaves” on the battlefield if the ceasefire ends.
Pakistani Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is going to end on April 22, while Pakistan is waiting for Iran’s response to peace talks. In a statement released on the social networking website ‘X’, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan is in touch with Iran as a mediator to end the tension in the region, and efforts are underway to bring it to the negotiating table. He said that the ceasefire will end at 4:50 am on April 22, in view of which diplomatic activities are being accelerated. Atta Tarar said that Pakistan is trying to persuade Iran to participate in peace talks so that the path to lasting peace can be paved in the region. On the other hand, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the US and Iran to consider extending the temporary ceasefire to establish peace in the region and give a chance to diplomacy. US Charge d’Affaires in Pakistan Natalie Baker met with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, during which they discussed the current situation in the region in detail. On this occasion, Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s position that all di…
