US, Pakistan prep Iran talks amid uncertainty

Iran may send a delegation to Islamabad this week for a second round of talks with possible US participation, according to Pakistani officials.

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Islamabad, Pakistan

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 10:02 UTC

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Pakistan is preparing for diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran by deploying a massive security contingent in Islamabad. According to two Pakistani officials, Iran may send a delegation to Islamabad this week for a second round of talks, with both Iranian and U.S. delegations potentially attending. Pakistan has declined to disclose travel details for security reasons, maintaining operational secrecy around the sensitive negotiations.

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20 Apr@Osint613

Al Jazeera reports that a US aircraft has landed at Nur Khan airbase near Islamabad to prepare for the arrival of a US delegation.

20 Apr@Osint613

Iran may send a delegation to Islamabad this week for a second round of talks, with both Iranian and U.S. delegations potentially attending, according to two Pakistani officials.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-02036cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 10:02 UTC · first reported 20 Apr