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US says Iran open to talks, Tehran denies meeting plans
April 25, 2026
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US says Iran open to talks, Tehran denies meeting plans The White House said US President Donald Trump had shown flexibility by extending the ceasefire with Iran, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt saying Tehran is interested in direct talks. US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are expected to travel to Islamabad. However, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said “no meeting is planned” with the United States, adding that Iran’s position would be conveyed through Pakistan.
He confirmed that foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials as part of mediation efforts.
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