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Iran-U.S. launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap

Al Jazeera English

June 21, 2026

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Historic negotiations between Iran and the United States are officially underway, marking the start of what mediators describe as a crucial 60-day process. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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