Uncertainty grows as ceasefire deadline set to expire: Will war resume again?

The US-Iran ceasefire remains clouded by uncertainty over its exact expiry and Iran’s participation in upcoming talks, even as reports suggest delegations may arrive in Islamabad amid heightened diplomatic and security preparations.

As the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approaches, there is growing confusion over the fate of the fragile peace that has kept the war at bay in West Asia for the last two weeks.

Washington has not yet clarified when the two-week truce with Iran will officially expire. However, a Pakistani source involved in the talks told Reuters that it is expected to end at 8 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, which is midnight GMT Thursday and 3:30 am Thursday in Iran.

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The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump on April 7 at 6:32 pm ET (22:32 GMT), but the exact end time remains unclear, adding to diplomatic uncertainty. As per this timeline, the ceasefire is officially expected to end early morning tomorrow, according to Indian time.

Meanwhile, Al Arabiya English reported, citing a Pakistani source, that US and Iranian delegations are expected to arrive in Islamabad simultaneously on Tuesday for the second round of talks.

China has also expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate engagement between United States and Iran, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad, where both sides discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their strategic partnership.

Separately, Iranian state television issued an on-screen alert stating that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad … so far,” amid speculation over participation in the talks, as reported by The Associated Press.

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Iranian state media said the statement reflects internal discussions within the country’s leadership over its response to recent tensions, including the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian container ship.

AP reported that US Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the American delegation, while Iran has not officially confirmed its representatives. In the previous round, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led Iran’s team.

Security has meanwhile been tightened across Islamabad, with thousands of personnel deployed and patrols increased around key routes and the airport. According to AP, analysts say the scale of arrangements suggests preparation for possible high-level participation if talks progress.

Pakistan has not officially confirmed the final schedule of the talks, but officials say preparations are underway as regional and diplomatic efforts continue to push for a breakthrough.

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