According to Odaily Odaily, both CBS and NBC News quoted a U.S. official as saying that contacts between the U.S. and Iran are continuing and that "progress is being made in efforts to reach an agreement."
CNN, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that U.S. government officials are internally discussing details of a second face-to-face meeting with Iran before the expiration of the temporary ceasefire agreement. Whether the talks can take place depends on progress in exchanges over the next few days, and officials are discussing potential dates and locations. The report also stated that a "regional source" revealed that several alternative locations were proposed before Islamabad, Pakistan, was finalized as the venue for the last round of negotiations, including Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; and Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, Geneva and Islamabad are again under consideration. According to sources, depending on the progress of exchanges over the next few days, the U.S. and Iran may extend the ceasefire by two weeks to allow more time for negotiations.
According to a report by RIA Novosti on the 13th, citing a social media post from a reporter for the American magazine The Atlantic, the next round of "direct talks" between the United States and Iran may be held in Islamabad on the 16th.
