Russian Security Council Warns of Renewed Intense US-Iran Conflict if Talks Fail
MOSCOW (Afghan Verified) -- The Russian Security Council warned that if US-Iran talks yield no results within two weeks, there is a risk of resuming military operations with greater intensity in the Middle East.
TASS reported the council's statement on Tuesday, 25 Hamal, amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, mediated by Pakistan and set to expire on April 22. The truce, agreed last week, included a commitment by both sides to hold talks.
One round of negotiations took place on Saturday, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The talks ended without agreement.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations could resume in the next two days, possibly in Pakistan, and praised Islamabad's mediation role.
Both sides have emphasized their commitment to continuing the talks. Pakistani sources indicated ongoing efforts to set the timing for the next round, with Iran expressing readiness.
The ceasefire began on April 8.
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