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US-Iran Negotiations Resume in Islamabad Following Stalemate

Apr 14, 2026 08:00 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,negotiations,US-Iran relations,Islamabad

Summary

Negotiating teams from the United States and Iran are preparing to return to Islamabad for a new round of talks following a 21-hour session that concluded without an agreement. US President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran initiated contact, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic engagement. This development is critical for assessing the trajectory of regional tensions and the potential for de-escalation or renewed confrontation between the two state actors.

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Negotiating teams from America and Iran could return to Islamabad as early as the end of this week, days after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital ended without a deal, Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “we’ve been called by the other side” and “they want to w...

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United States NEUTRAL

Negotiating team preparing to return to Islamabad; President Trump confirmed receiving a call from the other side.

Iran NEUTRAL

Initiated contact with the US and is preparing to return to negotiations in Islamabad.

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