US media: The next round of negotiations between the US and Iran may resume as early as the 20th.

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18/04/2026
According to a report by the Columbia Broadcasting System on the 17th, the next round of face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran may resume as early as the 20th. The report, citing multiple sources, said that the Trump administration is considering sending senior officials back to Pakistan in the next few days to resume negotiations with Iran, and hopes to reach a long-term peace agreement with Iran. Vice President Pence is likely to participate in the next round of negotiations again, and Special Envoy Whitkoff may accompany him. The report said that as of the morning of the 17th US East Coast time, the specific date of the next round of negotiations between the US and Iran has not been finalized, but it may take place as soon as the 20th. This highlights the uncertainties in the negotiations between the US and Iran.