A digital screen displays “Welcome to Islamabad” as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) his team would “soon” hold talks with Iranian leaders in Islamabad and that he expects the U.S. to make a “great deal”, while Tehran ruled out joining negotiations “under threats”, with the two-week ceasefire due to expire on Wednesday (April 22). Pakistan said it has made all arrangements for the talks but has yet to receive formal confirmation from Iran about its participation, as of Tuesday evening (April 21). Published – April 21, 2026 09:48 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Two aides of Pakistan-based gangster arrested for ‘planning shootouts, grenade attacks’ in Delhi-NCR Can Israel’s economy sustain conflicts on multiple fronts?