Second Round of US-Iran Talks Yet to Begin, Schedule Still Under Discussion
Further negotiations between the United States and Iran are still in the planning stage, not the second round, which has officially begun. Iran has emphasized that no date has been set for the next round of negotiations because both parties still need to agree on a framework for the talks first, so the current status is that of a second round.
This uncertainty increased following developments on April 19, 2026, when President Donald Trump announced that a US delegation would travel to Pakistan for new talks. However, Iran has not confirmed its participation and has expressed objections regarding the ongoing port blockade, leaving the diplomatic path open but with no certainty of implementation.
At the same time, the situation became more complicated after the US seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime incident prompted threats of a response from Tehran and is seen as reducing the room for compromise in the near future, making the foundation for a second round unstable.
Given these conditions, the safest framing is that the second round has not yet begun. As of the morning of April 20, 2026, WIB, there was no final schedule, no full confirmation from Iran, and no strong signal that the two sides would actually sit down for further negotiations. (asd)
Source: Newsmaker.id
