'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce - Reuters
'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce Reuters
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"a whole civilization will die"
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"the US has already 'met and exceeded' all of its military objectives and 'are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran'."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces will cease their defensive operations."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"The move is 'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY'."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Mark Rutte is the Secretary-General of NATO.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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On April 8, 2026, President Donald Trump made a dramatic shift in U.S. policy towards Iran, moving from threatening 'annihilation' to agreeing to a 14-day ceasefire.
Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, with its National Security Council saying talks with Washington will begin in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday.
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