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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US delegation arrives in Islamabad for nuclear talks with Iran

Apr 11, 2026 12:37 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,nuclear program,US-Iran talks,Islamabad

Summary

A US negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad to engage in talks with Iran, likely concerning nuclear program developments. This diplomatic engagement represents a potential de-escalation channel or negotiation effort regarding Iran's strategic capabilities, which directly impacts the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater. The involvement of Pakistan as a host suggests a neutral ground for sensitive discussions between the US and Iran.

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US delegation arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks, Pakistan sets up media hub A plane carrying the US negotiating delegation for talks with Iran has arrived in Islamabad, Reuters reported, citing Pakistani sources. The talks, dubbed the “Islamabad talks,” come as part of efforts to advance n...

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United States NEUTRAL

Sent a negotiating delegation to Islamabad to engage with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Agreed to hold talks with the US delegation in Islamabad.

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