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talks in Riyadh and Islamabad. The goal is to establish a platform for regular, structured cooperation on regional security issues, the officials said, stressing the discussions are distinct from current efforts to end the Iran
Islamabad, Pakistan, released April 25, 2026 [Seyed Abbas Araghchi via Telegram/Handout via Reuters] ## No nuclear talks? Iranian state media reports indicate that the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is undermining the ceasefire extended
Islamabad earlier this month, [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) imposed a counter-blockade of shipping using Iranian ports. Iran is grappling with high inflation, rising food prices and the US blockade is harming its economy
peace. “As long as the naval blockade remains, faultlines remain,” [he added](https://x.com/iranambpak/status/2045945294077190592). ## The negotiators: The US and Iranian teams Trump first said on Sunday that Vice President [JD Vance](/news/2026/4/7/why-jd-vance-joined-pakistans-last-ditch-us-iran-mediation-efforts
peace talks in Islamabad and in a frenetic flurry of posts on his Truth Social network, the president all-but proclaimed unambiguous victory, insisting all the major sticking points had been ironed out in advance
Islamabad. - **‘Despite progress, gaps remain’:** Tehran-based analyst Abas Aslani said US-Iran talks have advanced, but key differences persist, with both sides preparing for either a negotiated deal or a return
Islamabad on Sunday. The goal of any potential future talks will be to “fully cease the war and realise the rights of Iran” in addition to lifting the sanctions imposed on the country, Iranian Ministry
Islamabad ended on Sunday. On Wednesday, Washington signalled optimism about a new round of talks in the Pakistani capital. But the diplomatic push comes amid increasing tension, as Iran warns it could expand its response
Islamabad, over the weekend dissipated after US President Donald Trump cancelled a visit by his envoys as both Iran and the US remain steadfast in their respective demands, especially over Tehran’s nuclear programme
peace mission: “If it doesn’t happen, I’m blaming JD Vance. If it does happen, I’m taking full credit.” Overlooked, however, is the fact that the Iranians requested that Vance lead the US
goal of forcing a change in Iran’s government and the US was now dealing with “a whole new set of people” in charge of the country. On April 11, Iran sent a delegation
peace after Trump ceasefire extension **Tehran, Iran –** State media and Iran’s military and security leadership say they are prepared for a resumption in the war with the United States and Israel as they continue
Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday [if Iran agrees to further talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/jd-vance-to-lead-us-delegation-in-pakistan-if-iran-agrees-to-talks) in the Pakistani capital as the deadline for the current ceasefire looms. 2. ***UK politics