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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Urgent US-Iran peace talks proposed in Pakistan ahead of ceasefire expiration

Apr 21, 2026 01:04 PM CT Pakistan ceasefire,diplomacy,peace-talks,escalation-risk,US-Iran

Summary

Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to convene US and Iranian representatives in Pakistan for negotiations before a two-week ceasefire expires. While the US has signaled readiness to resume military attacks, Iran appears resistant to US pressure, creating a critical juncture for potential de-escalation or renewed conflict.

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Donald Trump says US ready to renew attacks but Iran appears unwilling to bend to US president’s threats Intense efforts are under way to bring Iran and the US together in Pakistan for a new round of talks a day before the end of the two-week ceasefire that has paused the conflict in the Middle E...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Expressed readiness to renew attacks while simultaneously engaging in peace talks.

Iran NEUTRAL

Appears unwilling to bend to US threats despite ongoing diplomatic overtures.

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