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US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iran ended without a deal after 21 hours, adding that a “final and best offer” has been put forward
Talks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad with Pakistan acting as a mediator. The initial engagement is indirect, with the possibility of direct talks if progress is made
A delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has arrived in Islamabad for talks with the US, led by JD Vance. Iran has set preconditions including a Lebanon ceasefire and release of assets, as efforts continue to stabilise the West Asia conflict
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JD Vance warned Iran against bad-faith tactics as he travelled to Islamabad for key talks, backed by Donald Trump. With Iran setting preconditions and ceasefire tensions rising, the negotiations are seen as critical to ending the ongoing conflict
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11 April,2026 07:46 AM IST | Bangkok | AgenciesThe UK has called for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of unrestricted global shipping. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer is engaging Gulf partners to support efforts to restore stability and secure the vital trade route
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US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran aimed at securing a lasting peace deal in West Asia. The Pakistan-mediated negotiations come amid a fragile ceasefire and heightened global stakes (Pics/AFP)
US Vice President JD Vance has travelled to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran during a fragile ceasefire, expressing cautious optimism while warning against insincere negotiations. With major differences still unresolved, the talks are seen as a critical test for both sides amid global attention
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While the negotiations aim to prevent further escalation, major disagreements remain on key issues like sanctions, nuclear activity and control of the Strait of Hormuz, making the outcome uncertain
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Confusion has emerged ahead of high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Earlier reports suggested Washington had agreed to release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks. Iranian sources described the move as a sign of seriousness before talks. However, a White House official has now denied the claim, saying the United States has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets. The reported funds, estimated at around 6 billion dollars, were one of Tehran’s key preconditions for negotiations.
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