Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are stepping up efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran before the current ceasefire expires on April 21, according to Axios, which cites regional sources and a U.S. official.

Despite recent setbacks, those involved in the process still see a path toward an agreement between Washington and Tehran. Mediators are working to narrow the remaining gaps and bring both sides back to the negotiating table. The situation, as one regional source described it, remains fluid, with both parties continuing to bargain rather than walking away from talks entirely.

At the same time, Axios reports that U. S. President Donald Trump is considering the option of renewed strikes if a maritime blockade fails to exert sufficient pressure on Iran. According to sources, potential targets could include elements of the country’s energy and transport infrastructure.

A U.S. representative indicated that both the blockade and Washington’s withdrawal from the recent переговоры in Pakistan are being used as leverage within a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure while дипломатические efforts continue.

Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian delegations began in Pakistan on April 11 and lasted around 21 hours but ended without a breakthrough. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance, who took part in the talks, made it clear that Washington was not prepared to make concessions. He said the United States had already presented what it considers its final offer to Tehran and had no intention of revising it.

According to media reports, key sticking points remain unresolved, including navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program.