Fresh signals from US President Donald Trump suggest that Washington and Tehran could be heading back to the negotiating table within the next 36 to 72 hours. While no formal confirmation has come from Iran, diplomatic backchannels, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan are quietly shaping what could be the next phase of high-stakes US-Iran engagement. At the center of this developing story is a fragile ceasefire extension. The United States has chosen to hold fire while maintaining military readiness and enforcement measures in the region. This calculated pause appears to be buying time, not just for diplomacy, but for Iran to consolidate a unified negotiating position.
