CNN: Iran delegation to Islamabad for US talks

Iran has refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the United States, according to state media.

Sources

8 verified

Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Updated

Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:22 UTC

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Synthesis · 8 sources

Iran has refused to take part in the second round of U.S.-Iran talks, which was scheduled to be held in Islamabad. This follows earlier reports that an Iranian delegation was set to arrive in Pakistan for the negotiations. The refusal, reported by Iran's state news agency IRNA, marks a continuation of the diplomatic impasse between the two nations. The development comes amid a series of public statements from Iranian officials outlining various conditions for any future dialogue with Washington.

Updates · 5

19 Apr@Worldsource24

An Al-Mayadeen correspondent in Tehran states that extending the ceasefire would be considered a starting point for a new negotiation track that may last for months.

19 Apr@MonitorX99800

CNN has confirmed the arrival timeline, citing Iranian sources.

19 Apr@TheStudyofWar

A new report indicates the Iranian officials set to negotiate lack the authority to independently determine Iran's positions.

19 AprIntel Slava

Iran has officially refused to participate in the talks scheduled for tomorrow, confirming the cancellation.

19 AprUkraine Watch

The report from IRNA confirms Iran's refusal to participate in the scheduled talks.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01530cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:22 UTC · first reported 19 Apr