US optimistic on Iran talks as ceasefire nears end

Iran has told regional mediators it will send a negotiating team to Pakistan today for talks with the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 05:45 UTC

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Iran will send a delegation to Islamabad for negotiations with the United States after Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his final consent. According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran has now informed regional mediators that it will send a negotiating team to Pakistan today. The decision follows delays and internal pressure within Iran's leadership, and comes as a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire. The talks represent a critical diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and potentially extend the fragile truce.

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21 AprОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given final consent, and mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey helped persuade Tehran. The US delegation will reportedly include Vice President JD Vance, Witkoff, and Kushner.

21 AprКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

Axios reports the US delegation will include Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Jason Witkoff, and that Washington waited almost a day for Iran's signal.

21 Apr@Osint613

A Pakistani source told Reuters that President Trump may personally join the Iran talks if a deal comes together, with attendance possible in person or remotely.

21 Apr@WarMonitor3

The Wall Street Journal reports Iran has informed regional mediators it will send the team to Pakistan today.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02655cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 05:45 UTC · first reported 21 Apr