Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have reiterated their commitment to discussions with US mediators in Islamabad, emphasizing the significant trust gap that hampers progress. Pezeshkian highlighted military activities in the Sea of Oman and the blockade around the Strait of Hormuz as major obstacles to dialogue. Despite these challenges, Iran insists on a respectful environment to foster negotiations, indicating a willingness to engage further, even as the situation remains tense.
INTERNATIONALPublished 11 Apr 2026 • Published 14 days ago • Updated 2h ago
Iran and US Diplomats Prepare for Talks in Islamabad
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Iranian negotiators are set to return to Pakistan to revive truce talks amid ongoing tensions with the US. President Trump’s participation remains uncertain following the cancellation of a trip by his top advisers, raising questions about the future of dialogue.
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u/GiveMeSomeSunshine3 · 4 days ago · 95% upvoted
Vance's Pakistan trip on hold as Iran refuses to commit to peace talks
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u/AcidaliaPlanitia · 232 upvotes · 4 days ago
Trump: "We're 99% of the way to a deal where we get everything we want." Iran: "We won't even talk to you."
View on Reddit →u/arvigeus · 116 upvotes · 4 days ago
Probably they concluded that being bombed is more preferable than dealing with this administration.
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