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Pakistan Hosts Iran-U.S. Talks Amid Ceasefire Tensions

4/21/2026

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Pakistan is facilitating a second round of Iran–United States talks in Islamabad amid a fragile ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if no agreement by the ceasefire deadline.
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said talks cannot occur under threats and accused the United States of wanting Iran to surrender.
Diplomatic discussions between Israel and Lebanon are set to resume after a ceasefire in Lebanon amid ongoing conflict.

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Pakistan is facilitating a second round of Iran–United States talks in Islamabad amid a fragile ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if no agreement by the ceasefire deadline.
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said talks cannot occur under threats and accused the United States of wanting Iran to surrender.
Diplomatic discussions between Israel and Lebanon are set to resume after a ceasefire in Lebanon amid ongoing conflict.