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Trump to send envoys to Islamabad as Iran rejects direct talks
International
Published on 25 April 2026
Ceasefire talks begin even as direct US Iran talks stall
Trump plans to send American envoys to Islamabad for ceasefire talks with Iran, aiming to reduce tensions and limit economic fallout from disrupted global energy shipments. Iran’s top diplomat is already in Pakistan, signaling negotiations will be indirect. Pakistan is acting as a facilitator to bring Washington and Tehran back to the table without direct dialogue.
- US envoys will travel to Islamabad for ceasefire talks tied to Iran
- Iran is avoiding direct negotiations and pushing for indirect talks instead
- The talks seek de escalation amid disruptions to global energy shipments
- Pakistan is facilitating efforts to restart US Iran engagement
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