US-Iran Indirect Talks Advance While Iran Demands Complete End to War

Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran advanced as Vice President Vance prepared to lead direct talks in Islamabad.

“Trump says Iran deal possible by Monday or Tuesday, threatens to blow 'everything up' if talks fail US president says envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner holding 'deep negotiations' with Iran Yasin Gungor April 05, 2026•Update: April 05, 2026 ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump said Sunday there was a strong chance of reaching an agreement with Iran as soon as Monday, while also threatening to escalate attacks dramatically if Tehran fails to deliver quickly”

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Iran has rejected any proposal for a temporary ceasefire and demanded a permanent end to the war.

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Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal while also threatening to escalate attacks.

A framework was drafted by Pakistan outlining a two-tier approach: an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.

The initial understanding would be finalized electronically through Pakistan.

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Phase one would involve a 45-day ceasefire.

Iran's response consisted of 10 clauses demanding a complete end to the fighting.

“Vice President Vance will lead direct negotiations with Iran in Pakistan”

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Trump warned the war could end very quickly if Iran went along with the deal.

Prediction markets priced the odds of a ceasefire by April 7 at just 1%.

The push was backed by a quadrilateral meeting of Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Chinese support for the direct Iranian-American meeting was affirmed.

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Some Israeli actors were reportedly skeptical of Vance as a negotiator.