US President Donald Trump said that “good news” regarding a second round of peace talks with Iran may come as soon as Friday. The New York Post, citing sources in Islamabad, reported on Wednesday that peace talks could resume within the next “36 to 72” hours.
When asked about a possible breakthrough by the publication, Trump, in a text message, told The Post, “It’s possible! President DJT.”
Although Trump never claimed talks would take place on Friday, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News pushed back anyway, denying any decision to negotiate and accusing Trump of lying.
“Trump lied again. Iran currently has no decision to negotiate on Friday”, it said in a post on X.
Trump lied again
Iran currently has no decision to negotiate on Friday
— Tasnim News Agency – breaking news (@Tasnimbrk) April 22, 2026
The Republican leader’s comments to the publication come after he extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, as Tehran’s deadline to end the pause came and went without incident.
This is the first time the US has not put a deadline on Tehran’s next move, and Trump has credited his counsel with the Pakistani leadership for the change in strategy.
“Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump wrote on social media.
“I have…directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their (Iran’s) proposal is submitted,” he added.
Trump had previously indicated he would not extend the ceasefire and had warned of a resumption of bombing when it expired.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for extending the ceasefire. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also welcomed it.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, stocks rose on Wednesday amid lingering hopes for a deal to end the conflict.
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