[U.S.-Iran Engagement Continues, Potential Face-to-Face Talks on April 16] BlockBeats News, April 14: Both CBS and NBC reported, citing a U.S. official, that engagement between the U.S. and Iran is ongoing and 'progress is being made toward reaching an agreement.' CNN, citing informed sources, reported that U.S. government officials are internally discussing details for a second face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Iran before the expiration of the temporary ceasefire agreement. Whether the meeting will take place depends on the progress of exchanges between the parties in the coming days. Officials are currently deliberating potential dates and locations for the talks. The report also mentioned that a 'regional source' revealed that before Islamabad, Pakistan was finalized as the location for the last round of negotiations, several alternative locations were proposed, including Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; and Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, Geneva and Islamabad are once again under consideration. According to informed sources, depending on the progress of exchanges in the coming days, the U.S. and Iran may also extend the two-week ceasefire period to allow more time for negotiations. Additionally, according to a report by Russia's RIA Novosti on April 13, citing information from a journalist at The Atlantic on social media, the next round of 'direct negotiations' between the U.S. and Iran may take place on April 16 in Islamabad.