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Pakistan Declares Holidays for US-Iran Peace Talks

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Islamabad, Pakistan, has declared April 9 and 10, 2026, local holidays to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran.
The Deputy Commissioner confirmed essential services, including hospitals and utilities, will remain operational during this period.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a ceasefire and invited both nations to negotiate in Islamabad.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed participation, while the United States has not yet issued an official response.

History

Historical Context

The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans were taken hostage at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line. This event, rooted in the Iranian Revolution and demands for the return of the exiled Shah, strained U.S.-Iran relations for decades. The hostages were released on January 20, 1981, coinciding with Ronald Reagan's inauguration.

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Story summary

Islamabad, Pakistan, has declared April 9 and 10, 2026, local holidays to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran.
The Deputy Commissioner confirmed essential services, including hospitals and utilities, will remain operational during this period.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a ceasefire and invited both nations to negotiate in Islamabad.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed participation, while the United States has not yet issued an official response.

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