Deep Tide TechFlow News, April 13, according to The Wall Street Journal, officials familiar with the matter revealed that after marathon peace talks held in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement, countries in the Middle East are competing to push the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table. Although both the US and Iran have issued tough statements, diplomatic doors remain open, and a second round of talks could be held within days. Countries in the region are negotiating with the United States to ensure the extension of the fragile two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday evening. Iranian officials have proposed "alternative suggestions," including continuing symbolic uranium enrichment activities or reducing their uranium stockpiles, but the two sides have failed to reach a compromise.