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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Reports of Iranian and US delegations arriving in Islamabad for potential talks

Apr 21, 2026 06:08 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,iran,united states,pakistan,backchannel

Summary

Unconfirmed reports suggest Iranian and US delegations have arrived in Islamabad for potential diplomatic engagement, though Iranian state media has denied any departure from Tehran. This development indicates possible backchannel negotiations aimed at de-escalation or regional stability, which could significantly impact the trajectory of the Iran-Israel conflict if verified.

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However, Iranian state media denied this, saying that nobody has left Tehran as of Tuesday morning.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Iranian state media denied that any delegation had left Tehran.

United States NEUTRAL

Pakistani sources reported the arrival of a US delegation in Islamabad.

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