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The first round of talks, held on April 11-12 in Islamabad, had failed after over 20 hours of talks.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump | File Image
Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire News Today Latest Updates: US Vice President JD Vance is expected to head the American delegation for talks with Iran in Islamabad, the White House said, even as Tehran has refused to participate in a second round of negotiations with the United States.
Iranian state media attributed the decision to what it called Washington’s “maximalism and unreasonable and unrealistic demands,” along with frequent shifts in position, contradictions, and the continuation of a so-called naval blockade and pressure tactics.
The first round of talks, held on April 11-12 in Islamabad, had failed after over 20 hours of talks.
Meanwhile, the United States Navy has deployed sea drones and other robotic systems to help clear mines from the seabed in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of efforts to restore commercial shipping through the critical maritime route.
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Iran Us War Ceasefire News Live: Iran Not Planning To Attend Talks With US In Pakistan
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
State broadcaster IRIB on Sunday cited Iranian sources as saying “there are currently no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US talks”.
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