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Spain urges Iran to engage in good faith negotiations with US in Islamabad

Apr 10, 2026 03:31 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,nuclear talks,iran,united states,spain,islamabad

Summary

Spain's Foreign Minister contacted his Iranian counterpart to urge good faith participation in ongoing talks with the United States in Islamabad. This diplomatic intervention highlights international efforts to de-escalate tensions and manage the nuclear dimension of the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater. While not a direct military development, it signals sustained diplomatic pressure on Iran to prevent further regional destabilization.

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Spain calls on Iran to negotiate in 'good faith' Spain's foreign minister said on Friday that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart and urged him to negotiate in good faith during talks with the United States in Islamabad. "I encourage Iran - this is what I conveyed to the Iranian forei...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Received diplomatic urging from Spain to engage constructively in talks

United States NEUTRAL

Engaged in talks with Iran in Islamabad

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