Pakistan Expects to Host Another Round of US-Iran Talks

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 24, 2026 at 15:29  |  3:42  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Wayne Sanders — Senior Defense Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

Summary

Pakistani officials expect another round of US-Iran talks, though details are unclear. Retired Army Colonel Wayne Sanders discusses the likelihood of talks and the ongoing issues regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities and the Straits of Hormuz.

  • Pakistan expects to host a second round of US-Iran peace talks.
  • Iran's foreign minister may attend, but US delegation participation is uncertain.
  • Wayne Sanders assesses both sides want legitimacy from negotiations.
  • Straits of Hormuz security and mines remain key talking points.
  • The US demands return of highly enriched uranium from Iran.
  • Trump claims Iran's nuclear capabilities have been obliterated.
  • Sanders notes difficulty in confirming complete destruction of nuclear material.
  • Intelligence collection efforts continue to locate enriched uranium.
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