Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more U.S.-Iran talks before ceasefire expires

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by Samy Magdy, Associated Press
April 16, 2026
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A Pakistani delegation met in Tehran to facilitate more US-Iran talks before a ceasefire expires.

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Pakistan's army chief met with Iran's foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday to facilitate further U.S.-Iran negotiations. This diplomatic effort aims to ease Middle East tensions and arrange a second round of talks between the United States and Iran following nearly seven weeks of conflict. The meeting occurred as a ceasefire between the parties approaches its expiration. The Pakistani delegation hopes to secure more discussions before the current truce ends.

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Pakistan's army chief met Iran's foreign minister to arrange further US-Iran negotiations.

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