PANews reported on April 14th that, according to Jinshi News, Pakistani diplomatic sources stated that the US and Iran agreed to continue negotiations, but differences remain regarding the agenda, objectives, format, and location of the next round of talks. Iran prefers Islamabad due to its geographical proximity, familiarity with the region, and satisfaction with Pakistan's role as mediator. The US is reportedly considering other alternatives. Two unnamed Pakistani officials also revealed that Pakistan has proposed holding a second round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad within the next few days, before the ceasefire ends. These officials stated that the implementation of the proposal will depend on whether the parties involved request a change of venue. One of them said that although the first round of negotiations failed to reach an agreement, this is still part of an ongoing diplomatic process, not a one-off effort.