The Trump administration is stepping up efforts to initiate direct talks with Iran before the current ceasefire period ends, according to a CNN report citing a source familiar with the discussions. The push for renewed dialogue comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing diplomatic activity between the two nations.

Last week, officials from Iran and the United States met in Islamabad for a 21-hour marathon negotiation session but failed to reach an agreement to end hostilities. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that something significant might happen in Pakistan within the next two days, though no further details were provided.

The report also noted that Gulf countries have expressed interest in assisting Pakistan’s efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table, while the U.S. Navy recently turned back eight Iranian oil tankers.