US and Iranian Officials Resume Talks in Islamabad

US and Iranian officials resumed a second round of talks in Islamabad on Saturday night after a break, with technical experts backing both sides, two Pakistani officials said, according to AP News.

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Pakistan’s top political and military leadership is encouraging both sides to resolve their differences and ensure lasting peace in the region. They added that the talks are making progress.

They declined to disclose further details, saying they hoped for a "win-win" solution.

Another source told Reuters that during the first round of talks "there were mood swings on both sides and the atmosphere was changing".

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