Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
The United States and Iran have not confirmed when peace talks will resume ahead of a ceasefire deadline this week,
but there are signs that Islamabad is preparing to host the second round of negotiations.
Betsy Jules reports Pakistan has been serving as a mediator between the two sides.
There are some hints that the next round of talks might take place soon.
Earlier this weekend, administrators in both Islamabad and its sister city,
Raul Pindi, and transport were being curtailed.
Then, on Sunday, they announced on social media the suspension of public transport until further notice.
Another clue that preparations are underway is restricted movement in and out of Islamabad's red zone,
a high-security sector that houses government buildings and most embassies.
Pakistan has also not confirmed dates for talks, but says it is continuing to mediate between the two sides.
For NPR News, I'm Betsy Joles in Islamabad.
Are crossing the Strait of Hormuz as the standoff between the US and Iran continues.
Neither side appears ready to back down, but as the BBC's Frank Gardner reports,
some comments indicate a willingness to negotiate.
The Strait of Hormuz is double shut.
It was never really fully open even on Friday.
The markets got very excited by simply a statement saying it is fully open.
It wasn't.
For a start, the US naval blockade was still in place,