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Trump Signals Possible Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan

4/17/2026

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Summary

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U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran could resume in Islamabad within 48 hours.
He praised Asim Munir for mediation.
The prior round ended without an agreement because Iran would not halt its nuclear weapons program.
Iran trusts Pakistan to manage future talks and seeks cessation of hostilities and sanctions relief.
The ceasefire expires on April 22.

History

Historical Context

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), finalized on July 14, 2015, aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions, allowing Iran access to approximately $100 billion in frozen assets. Following the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, tensions escalated, leading to ongoing negotiations in Islamabad as Iran seeks sanctions relief amid a looming ceasefire expiration, impacting regional stability and U.S.-Iran relations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran could resume in Islamabad within 48 hours.
He praised Asim Munir for mediation.
The prior round ended without an agreement because Iran would not halt its nuclear weapons program.
Iran trusts Pakistan to manage future talks and seeks cessation of hostilities and sanctions relief.
The ceasefire expires on April 22.

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