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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Reported Iran-US Direct Talks Scheduled in Islamabad

Apr 13, 2026 03:04 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,Iran-US talks,Islamabad,conflict de-escalation

Summary

Unconfirmed reports from a journalist citing a Tehran source indicate that direct negotiations between Iran and the United States are scheduled to take place in Islamabad. This development suggests a potential diplomatic channel opening between key regional adversaries, which could influence the broader Iran-Israel conflict trajectory by addressing underlying tensions or proxy management.

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Arash Azizi, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, says he obtained the information from "a source in Tehran"

Sources (1)

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Iran NEUTRAL

Reported to be participating in direct talks with the US in Islamabad.

United States NEUTRAL

Reported to be participating in direct talks with Iran in Islamabad.

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