According to reports cited by The New York Post and Khaleej Times, President Donald Trump hinted that the next round of US-Iran peace talks "could be happening over the next two days" in Islamabad after Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports due to the impasse in phase one of negotiations.
In an initial phone interview, Trump stated that the talks were "happening, but, you know, a little bit slow," and he hinted that a second round of direct talks to settle the seven-week standoff would probably take place in Europe.
Trump's comments followed rumours that the negotiation site was being altered that went viral on the internet.But soon later, Trump returned the call with an updated report.He remarked of Islamabad, "You really should stay there because we're more inclined to go there and something might be happening over the next two days." "You know why it's more likely? because the field marshal is performing admirably."
He was alluding to Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir of Pakistan, with whom he allegedly grew close during the height of hostilities between India and Pakistan last year. These tensions later subsided following a brief four-day conflict that the US assisted in mediating.We're more likely to return there because he's amazing," he remarked. "Why should we go to some country that has nothing to do with it?"

"I simply think he's a wonderful man. The field marshal, that man. "You know he saved 30 million people by ending the war with India," he continued.
Additionally, Trump made it clear that he would not personally take part in the planned second round of negotiations and did not specify who would represent the US.
He stated, "I've been saying they can't have nuclear weapons, so I don't like the 20 years," in response to news that Washington had asked Iran to halt uranium enrichment for at least 20 years after failed negotiations over the weekend.
The New York Post reported that Trump stated, "I don't want them [Iran] to feel like they have a win," in response to a question about whether such an extended ban may contribute in reaching an agreement.In terms of diplomacy, former Pakistani Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed, who is reportedly involved in assisting the discussions, claimed that Tehran had demonstrated "flexibility" on the divisive topic of uranium enrichment, which has frequently caused negotiations to halt.
Trump issued a warning, though, stating that Iran would have to deliver any agreement in a way that would be politically acceptable at home.According to Saeed, the Islamic Republic must present any compromise as being done "in the golden trust of the people." Iran must be able to return something to its people that doesn't appear to be a surrender.

In contrast, Mohammad Marandi, who travelled with the Iranian delegation to Islamabad, took a tough stand, saying, "A blockade won't change Iran's position," and that "ending enrichment will not be accepted," according to The New York Post.