US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say - Reuters
US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"If they’re going to try to play us, then they’re going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive."
— JD Vance , Politician
"now starting the process of clearing out the strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran had succeeded in 'crushing the nuclear program, and crushing the missile program' of Iran."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"Our experience in negotiating with the Americans has always been met with failure and broken promises."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
"The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If they’re going to try to play us, then they’re going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The first negotiation talks between Israel and Lebanon were 'positive', saying about the two countries 'we are on the same side of the equation.'"
— Yechiel Leiter , Executive
"Urging a resumption of U.S.-Iran negotiations, a continuation of the ceasefire and the respect for freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The U.S. has understood Iran’s logic and principles and it’s time for them to decide whether they can earn our trust or not."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"We’re negotiating. Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me, because we’ve won."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Abbas Araqchi is an Iranian Foreign Minister.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Field Marshall Asim Munir is Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ishaq Dar is the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is the Parliamentary Speaker of Iran.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Yechiel Leiter is the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
Zeev Elkin is an Israeli security cabinet minister.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxPcjRaRFZqelZraU9jYUs3UExseGJhLVpLLTQ3NzBMMGNDWnUyYTV1ODg0Uy1IWFZTRFFxeGw5WFoyNXpVNUExVXFLUDlRa2huYlpoQ1gzMzE5QmRwLU9QNWh4V2pfS09lcEdIcVNKYnRldWc2MmVNM1lzM2pCRkIxWkNWZVpJWXhKRUZRVjNFUmEwdjRMOVQwM0Y3UGxJSm5jeGRoTjc3Z3N6bmxqMGpkZXRzUUFVWTdPVFUyOUxQenFZdkFqTHVURjRQUVZfdw?oc=5" target="_blank">US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Senior U.S. and Iranian officials met in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries, as Tehran laid down its red lines that it said Washington must accept before face-to-face talks could take place to end their six-week-old war.
Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran may return to Islamabad later this week to resume discussions aimed at ending the Gulf conflict, following a previous round of talks that concluded without a breakthrough.
High-level peace talks between the U.S. and Iran commenced in Islamabad, marking the first direct engagement since 1979, with Pakistan mediating to resolve the ongoing conflict.
The United States and Iran are holding in-person talks in Pakistan to end their six-week-old war, following a fragile ceasefire agreement.
The U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end their war despite marathon talks that concluded in Islamabad, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports - Reuters
US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 10:55 AMICC urges members to make sure it can continue despite US sanctions - Reuters
ICC urges members to make sure it can continue despite US sanctions Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 03:04 PMIMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion - Reuters
IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 11:59 PMUS imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet - Reuters
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 05:25 PMEXCLUSIVE: Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says Reuters
October 5, 2026 at 09:33 PMICC prosecutor condemns US sanctions, says work will continue - Reuters
ICC prosecutor condemns US sanctions, says work will continue Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 02:12 PM