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Iran Rejects U.S. Peace Talks Amid Conflicting Messages

4/22/2026

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Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, told Tasnim that Iran's negotiation team sees no prospect of participating in U.S.-Iran peace talks because of contradictory messages from Washington.
Baghaei noted the uncertainty stems from the United States' inconsistent actions rather than Iran's indecision.
Pakistan, which mediated the initial cease-fire, is urging both nations to resume negotiations.

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Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, told Tasnim that Iran's negotiation team sees no prospect of participating in U.S.-Iran peace talks because of contradictory messages from Washington.
Baghaei noted the uncertainty stems from the United States' inconsistent actions rather than Iran's indecision.
Pakistan, which mediated the initial cease-fire, is urging both nations to resume negotiations.