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Pakistani Mediators Optimistic on Iran Nuclear Talks Progress

4/16/2026

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Pakistani mediators are optimistic about a breakthrough in talks on Iran's nuclear program.
A high-level delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir is in Tehran to facilitate negotiations with the United States.
The discussions address the duration of Iran's uranium enrichment freeze and wartime compensation.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating the war with Iran is "very close to over".

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Pakistani mediators are optimistic about a breakthrough in talks on Iran's nuclear program.
A high-level delegation led by Army Chief Asim Munir is in Tehran to facilitate negotiations with the United States.
The discussions address the duration of Iran's uranium enrichment freeze and wartime compensation.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating the war with Iran is "very close to over".