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Trump signals potential US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad

Apr 14, 2026 03:06 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,US-Iran relations,negotiations,Islamabad

Summary

Former US President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to resume negotiations with Iran in Islamabad within two days, citing reports of a new diplomatic round. This development suggests a potential shift in US diplomatic strategy regarding Iran, which could impact the broader Iran-Israel conflict trajectory by altering regional leverage or sanctions regimes. The involvement of Pakistan as a host nation highlights the search for neutral ground in high-stakes Middle East diplomacy.

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"We are more inclined to go there," Trump told The New York Post, after reports surfaced of a new round of negotiations between the two countries.

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United States NEUTRAL

Trump stated inclination to return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of reported new round of negotiations with the US.

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