Iran is continuing communication through diplomatic channels with Pakistan, the mediator, even after talks to end the war with the United States broke down.
Iran's state-run IRNA reported on the 14th, citing diplomatic sources, that "there has been a continuous exchange of messages between Iran and Pakistan regarding recent developments following the Islamabad talks."
The United States and Iran held cease-fire talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the 11th and 12th. However, the talks reportedly collapsed as differences widened over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
Even in this situation, the two countries appear to be moving closely to take follow-up steps and manage the situation without completely shutting down the mediation channel.
However, the source was cautious about "speculation of a next round of talks" raised by Western outlets and some Pakistani sources.
Reuters earlier reported, citing multiple sources, that the U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams were expected to return to the negotiating table in Islamabad as early as the 16th.
The source said, "There is no information yet that an agreement has been reached to hold the next talks in Islamabad, or to convene them in another format."