"Something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there [Pakistan]," he tells the newspaper.
According to the BBC this comes after a weekend meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, involving US Vice-President JD Vance and Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, among others. The talks ended without a deal.
The US says no ships passed through its blockade in the first 24 hours, adding six merchant vessels "complied with direction from US forces" and turned around
At least four Iran-linked ships - including two that visited Iranian ports - crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday following the start of the blockade. At least three others also crossed the key shipping channel
China's foreign ministry calls the blockade "dangerous and irresponsible", while Iran calls it a violation of its sovereignty
The first 24 hours of the US naval blockade of Iran's ports have been notable for their inconsistency, writes our security correspondent - possibly because American forces were not yet ready for it
US President Donald Trump says Iran talks could resume "over the next two days", after the first round in Pakistan last weekend ended without a deal
Earlier today, Iran's state-run media said messages have been exchanged between Tehran and Pakistan, but there is "no information" about any agreement to hold further talks with the US.
