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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US and Iran conduct ongoing face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad

Apr 11, 2026 02:00 PM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,US-Iran talks,de-escalation,Islamabad

Summary

The White House confirmed that direct, in-person talks between US and Iranian officials are ongoing in Islamabad, Pakistan. These negotiations represent a critical diplomatic channel aimed at de-escalating tensions or managing the broader Iran-Israel conflict trajectory. The involvement of Pakistan as a host suggests a neutral ground for sensitive discussions between the two state actors.

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White House says in-person talks with Iran ‘ongoing’ A senior White House official said in a brief statement on Saturday that face-to-face talks with Iran and Pakistan are “ongoing” in Islamabad late into the evening. Iranian state media reported earlier that two rounds of talks had taken place a...

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United States NEUTRAL

Confirmed ongoing face-to-face talks with Iran in Islamabad.

Iran NEUTRAL

Participated in two rounds of talks with US officials in Islamabad.

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