Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar have discussed the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations. Both sides expressed hope that a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could lead to a ceasefire and de-escalation.According to State Information Service Egypt, the two ministers affirmed that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only viable path to resolving the conflict. They also agreed to maintain regular consultations on related developments in support of regional security and stability.The discussion comes as a two-week truce-announced following mediation by Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey-is set to end on Wednesday. While the first round of high-level talks, held in Islamabad with direct US-Iran engagement, ended without an agreement, mediators continue to push for a second round before the ceasefire lapses.Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings w ith Tehran aimed at ending the conflict. However, Iran has rejected participation in the second round of talks scheduled for this week in Islamabad, according to Iranian state media Irna.The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday amid the standoff. Iran declared it shut again to shipping on Saturday-one day after saying it would reopen the strategic waterway-in response to the US naval blockade on the country.