New Delhi, Apr 13: Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade the United States and Iran to resume talks before the ceasefire expires, with the aim of securing a lasting agreement and preventing a renewed escalation of the conflict.

Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have intensified efforts to bring Teheran and Washington back to the negotiating table.

Reports suggest that Islamabad is in active contact with Iran and American leadership and urging them to resume dialogue at the earliest opportunity.

China and Russia are also involved in backchannel diplomacy to bring warring factions back to talks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian President while Iranian Foreign Minister also held telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar and Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia who also stressed the need for dialogue to resolve differences.

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister also held telephonic talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Wei, who also supported continuation of dialogue for ending the crisis.

The primary objective is to reach a workable understanding before the current ceasefire – set to expire around April 22 – ends to prevent a return to all-out-war.

Efforts are now underway to facilitate a second round of talks within this narrow window.

Despite the lack of a breakthrough in the historic face-to-face round of talks over the weekend, Turkish, Omani, and Pakistani authorities said they remain cautiously optimistic about the prospects for continued engagement between both sides.