Trump Pushes for Round 2, Iran Still Pulling Back and Forth
A second round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place as soon as Friday (April 24), according to a New York Post report citing US President Donald Trump and sources in Pakistan. The schedule comes amid efforts to keep diplomatic channels open after the ceasefire was briefly extended.
However, Iran's attendance remains uncertain. Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran has not yet decided whether it will attend the talks. This uncertainty is keeping markets cautious, as the direction of the negotiations will determine whether the pause in the conflict develops into a more stable de-escalation framework or risks re-escalation.
Separately, Fox News reported that a White House official said Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran for 3-5 days. For the market, this short timeframe confirms that the pause remains fragile and headline-driven. The next focus will be confirmation of the official schedule for Friday's meeting, Iran's decision on participation, and whether the ceasefire extension will be followed by clearer parameters. (Arl)*
Source: Newsmaker.id