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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US-Iran indirect talks in Islamabad near agreement before stalling

Apr 13, 2026 06:58 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,negotiations,US-Iran relations,de-escalation

Summary

Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad reportedly reached 80% completion before stalling on unresolved decisions. This development indicates that diplomatic channels remain active despite the lack of a finalized agreement, suggesting a continued effort to de-escalate tensions or manage specific conflict points without direct state-to-state confrontation.

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A source involved in the talks said the parties came "very close" to an agreement and were "80% there" before running into decisions that could not be settled on the spot.

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Engaged in indirect talks with Iran, reportedly reaching near-agreement status.

Iran NEUTRAL

Participated in talks with the US, coming close to an agreement before decisions could not be settled.

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→ PARALLEL TO 95% confidence
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← LED TO 92% confidence
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← ESCALATION OF 95% confidence
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← CAUSED BY 82% confidence
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← CAUSED BY 78% confidence
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