US-Iran Talks: Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi Meets US Envoy Natalie Baker, Push for 2nd Round in Islamabad Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty

In a key development in US-Iran talks, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday in Islamabad to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts for a second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, even as uncertainty continues over dates, ceasefire extension, and Iran’s participation, with security tightened and talks still under process.

Mohsin Naqvi, Natalie Baker Discuss US-Iran Talks in Islamabad

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker to review diplomatic efforts aimed at conducting the second round of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.

According to an official statement, the two leaders held an “important meeting”, where they:

• Exchanged detailed views on the latest regional situation
• Discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts for the proposed talks

Ceasefire Extension by Donald Trump Termed ‘Welcome Development’

During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi:

• Welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire
• Called it a “welcome development”
• Said it marked significant progress in reducing tensions

He also stated: “We also hope for positive progress from Iran’s side.”

Push for Diplomatic Solution to West Asia Conflict

Both Naqvi and Baker emphasized:

• The need to maintain diplomatic channels
• The importance of a lasting resolution to the West Asia conflict

Naqvi highlighted that:

• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
• Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir

are making “all-out efforts at every level” to ensure a peaceful outcome.

He added: “It is hoped that both parties will give a chance to a diplomatic and peaceful solution.”

Second Meeting This Week, Talks Still Uncertain

This was the second meeting between Naqvi and Baker this week, held amid ongoing uncertainty.

Earlier, on Monday, Naqvi had separate meetings with:

• Natalie Baker
• Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam

to discuss arrangements for the second round of Islamabad Talks.

Ceasefire Extension and Iran’s Position

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, following a request from Pakistan to allow Tehran more time to prepare a unified proposal to end the war.

The announcement came just hours before the two-week ceasefire was set to expire.

However:

• Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran has not officially confirmed agreement to extend the ceasefire
• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran has not yet decided whether to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad

Talks Timeline and Possible Dates

• Pakistan urged the extension due to uncertainty over the second round
• There is no clarity yet on the date of the next talks
• The New York Post quoted Donald Trump saying talks could happen as early as Friday

Heavy Security in Islamabad for Proposed Talks

Pakistan has taken extensive security measures:

• Deployment of more than 10,000 security personnel
• Tight security arrangements across Islamabad

These preparations are in place for the proposed diplomatic engagement.

Background: First Round Failed to Breakthrough

The first round of US-Iran talks, held on April 11 and 12, failed to achieve a breakthrough.

This led to intensified diplomatic efforts by Pakistan to:

• Reduce tensions
• Revive dialogue between Tehran and Washington

The Iran war began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes, setting off the current crisis.

The US-Iran talks effort in Islamabad, involving Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US envoy Natalie Baker, continues amid ceasefire uncertainty, Iran’s undecided participation, and heavy security deployment of over 10,000 personnel, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to organize the second round of talks following the failed April 11-12 negotiations.

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