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US in Direct Talks with Iran and Pakistan, Foreign Media Reports

US in Direct Talks with Iran and Pakistan, Foreign Media Reports

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Despite previous reports of indirect communication, US, Iran, and Pakistan officials are engaged in direct negotiations in Islamabad.

  • •US and Iran are holding direct talks with Pakistan's participation.
  • •The negotiations are taking place in Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • •This marks a significant escalation in direct diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran.
  • •Senior officials, including the US Vice President, met separately with the Pakistani Prime Minister.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, sources from Pakistan and Iran revealed direct negotiations were underway with US representatives.
  • •US and Iran representatives are engaged in direct negotiations in Islamabad.
  • •Pakistan is hosting these high-level discussions between the US and Iran.
  • •The negotiations are characterized as direct face-to-face talks, marking a significant development.
  • •This is considered the highest-level direct negotiation between Iran and the US since the Islamic Republic was founded in 1979.
  • •US Vice President J.D. Vance led the US delegation and separately met with the Pakistani Prime Minister.
  • •The talks are expected to conclude within a single day.
  • •Iran is closely assessing the US stance, influencing the ongoing negotiations.

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Key Quotes

Source from Pakistan
"The peace talks between the US and Iran occurring today are direct face-to-face discussions."
การเจรจาสันติภาพระหว่างสหรัฐฯ และอิหร่านที่กำลังเกิดขึ้นในวันนี้ เป็นการพูดคุยแบบเผชิญหน้ากันโดยตรง
Source from Iran
"This meeting will be considered the highest-level face-to-face negotiation between Iran and the US since the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979."

Key Entities

Place

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
The nation involved in direct negotiations with Iran and Pakistan.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
The nation involved in direct negotiations with the United States and Pakistan.
Pakistan(ปากีสถาน)ℹ️
The nation hosting and participating in direct negotiations between the US and Iran.
Islamabad(กรุงอิสลามาบัด)ℹ️
The capital city of Pakistan where the direct negotiations between the US and Iran are taking place.

Organization

BBCℹ️
News agency that reported on direct negotiations between US and Iran, citing Pakistani government sources.
CNNℹ️
News agency that reported on direct negotiations between US and Iran, citing Iranian sources.
IRIBℹ️
Iranian state television that previously reported on the commencement of negotiations between Iran and the US.

Person

J.D. Vance(เจดี แวนซ์)ℹ️
US Vice President and leader of the US delegation who met separately with the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Prime Minister of Pakistan(นายกรัฐมนตรีปากีสถาน)
Leader of Pakistan who met separately with the US delegation leader and senior Iranian officials.