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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran delays departure of delegation for US talks in Pakistan

Apr 21, 2026 03:29 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,iran,united states,pakistan,de-escalation

Summary

Iranian state media confirmed that no Iranian delegation has departed for Islamabad to engage in talks with the United States. This delay suggests potential internal deliberations or a strategic pause in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. The status of these negotiations is critical for assessing the immediate trajectory of the Iran-Israel conflict.

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No Iranian delegation has departed for Pakistan yet, report says Iranian state television said Tuesday that no Iranian delegation had yet departed for talks with the United States in Pakistan.  "So far, no delegation from Iran has departed for Islamabad, Pakistan; whether it is the...

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Iran NEUTRAL

State television reported that no delegation has yet departed for talks with the US.

United States NEUTRAL

Expected to participate in talks in Pakistan, though the Iranian side has not yet mobilized.

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