Turkey said on Sunday it remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.
Pakistan is leading preparations for more high-level US-Iran peace talks after a first round ended without agreement last weekend,Â
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