US President Donald Trump has indicated that talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days.
Speaking in an interview, Trump said discussions towards a more permanent resolution may restart soon, following earlier negotiations that failed to reach an agreement. The proposed talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, which hosted high-level meetings between the parties before Vice President JD Vance declared “no deal” after 21 hours of negotiations on April 12.
A Shift in Tone
The signal marks a notable shift from the confrontational posture of recent days, during which the US imposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports and oil prices surged past $100 per barrel.
Pakistan has emerged as the key mediator in the dispute, with Islamabad hosting both Saudi and Pakistani diplomatic pressure to ease the Hormuz standoff. The nuclear issue — specifically Iran’s refusal to commit to halting enrichment — remains the central sticking point.
For Sri Lanka, any resumption of talks would offer cautious hope for the country’s strained energy supply. The government has been rationing fuel since the Hormuz closure disrupted global shipping routes, and crude prices above $100 continue to pressure the national budget.
The two-week ceasefire brokered on April 8 remains technically in effect but has been undermined by continued military operations and disputes over its terms.
