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US, Iran May Resume Ceasefire Talks as Early as June 16 Amid Hormuz Tensions
Summary
- U.S. and Iranian negotiators may resume a second round of ceasefire talks as early as later this week despite a hard-line standoff over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- An Iranian official said the exact date of the second round of talks has not yet been set, but the delegation has kept its schedule open from June 17 to June 19.
- A U.S. official said the talks could be held on June 16, while a Pakistani source said they are more likely to take place over the weekend.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
U.S. and Iranian negotiators may resume a second round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad as early as later this week, despite a hard-line standoff over the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters, citing four local sources, reported on June 14 that the U.S. and Iranian delegations are set to return to the negotiating table later this week. The possibility of renewed talks emerged three days after the first ceasefire meeting in Islamabad on June 12 ended without a deal.
An Iranian official said the exact date for the second round has not been set, but the delegation has kept its schedule open from June 17 to June 19.
A U.S. official told the Associated Press the talks could be held on June 16.
A Pakistani source acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran said the talks are more likely to be held over the weekend and has proposed sending both delegations back.
Park Sang-kyung, Hankyung.com reporter, highseoul@hankyung.com
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