Trump says US-Iran talks could begin Friday, as ceasefire extended - NY Post

President, United States, Donald Trump has said he expects negotiations with Iran to begin as soon as Friday, The New York Post reported on Wednesday, as Pakistan, the mediator, steps up diplomacy

NEW YORK, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Apr, 2026) President, United States, Donald Trump has said he expects negotiations with Iran to begin as soon as Friday, The New York Post reported on Wednesday, as Pakistan, the mediator, steps up diplomacy.

The report said that Trump, when asked via text message about the possibility of talks happening soon, said: “It’s possible! President DJT.”

Late on Tuesday, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had decided to extend the US-Iran ceasefire until Iranian officials submit a “unified proposal” for discussion.

The statement marked the latest sign of de-escalation after weeks of heightened tensions in the region.

“I have … directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social earlier.

Citing sources in Islamabad, The New York Post reported that there were “positive mediation efforts with Tehran, renewing the possibility of more peace talks within the next ‘36 to 72 hours’.”

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