Trump wants to make 'grand bargain', says Vance as US President hints at peace talks resuming in 'two days'

Trump attributed the possibility of a second round of talks to the 'great job' done by Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

The second round of talks with Iran could be held in Pakistan's Islamabad "over the next two days," US President Donald Trump has reportedly said.

Speaking to The New York Post, Trump stated - "You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there."

He also sang praises for Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, attributing the possibility of a second round of talks to the "great job" he has done.

"It's more likely, you know why? Because the field marshal is doing a great job," the US President said.

The first round of talks in Islamabad failed despite 21-hours of negotiations over the weekend, as US claims Iran refused to give up its right to nuclear enrichment.

According to Fox News, the US decision on the blockade of Iranian ports was one of the reasons for Tehran returning to the negotiating table. During an interview with Fox News earlier today, Trump said that the war with Iran is "close to over."

US Vice President JD Vance has said that Trump wants a "grand bargain" wit Iran reiterating that the gulf nation cannot possess a nuclear weapon.

"He (Trump) wants to make the grand bargain," Vance said at an event in Georgia. "And what he’s basically offering to Iran is very simple: If you’re willing to act like a normal country, we are willing to treat you economically like a normal country."

"The President really wants a deal where Iran doesn’t have a nuclear weapon—not just now, not just two years from now, but for the long term," he added.

Meanwhile, the blockade of Iranian ports continues, and according to US military, "economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea" have completely halted less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented.

The US Central Command also said the blockade is being enforced "impartially against vessels of all nations" entering and exiting Iranian ports.

It added that six merchant vessels complied with the US directions to turn around. More than 10,000 US service members are participating in the blockade, including over 100 aircraft and 18 warships.

(With PTI inputs)