Reports: U.S., Iran talks to resume after Strait of Hormuz blockade

April 14 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran are considering another round of negotiations after talks over the weekend in Pakistan ended without a deal, White House officials told media outlets Tuesday.

Unnamed sources at the White House told CNBC, CNN and NBC News that in-person negotiations could restart before the end of an existing two-week cease-fire is set to expire. No date for new negotiations has been announced.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian negotiators met in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend to try to end the war six weeks after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran over its nuclear program. The talks ended Saturday after the parties involved couldn't agree on how to handle Iran's nuclear stockpile and who would have control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's passes.

Iran had restricted access to the strait for U.S. ships and those belonging to its allies in response to the attacks, which began Feb. 28. The limited flow of oil transports has since resulted in a global spike in oil and gasoline prices.

In response to the failed talks, the U.S. Navy began its own blockade of Iranian ports in the strait Monday. The move effectively cut off Iran's international trade by sea, not just of oil, which it depends on for hard currency.

President Donald Trump said that within hours of the U.S. Navy's blockade, Iran asked to resume talks.

"They'd like to make a deal very badly," he said.

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This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 10:39 AM.