U.S. President Donald Trump hinted there is a possibility that cease-fire talks with Iran could resume within two days.
Trump said in a phone interview with the New York Post on the 14th (local time) regarding cease-fire talks with Iran, "Something could happen within the next two days, and the chances that we go there have increased."
He added, "Do you know why it's more likely?" and said, "Because the field marshal is doing very well."
The field marshal here appears to refer to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. Munir is known to have played a key role in bringing about the first cease-fire talks between the United States and Iran.
The New York Post reported that Trump made the remark after speaking with a reporter in Islamabad, Pakistan, then calling back.
In an earlier call, Trump said, "Things are happening, but as you know, it's a little slow," and noted that the next meeting would likely be held somewhere other than Pakistan.
When asked whether Türkiye was being considered as the venue, he replied, "No. Somewhere more central. Probably Europe."
The United States and Iran held talks in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, for more than 20 hours from the 11th to the early morning of the 12th, but failed to reach an agreement after being unable to narrow differences on key issues including the nuclear question.