Middle East: Doubts grow over US-Iran talks

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Middle East: Doubts grow over US-Iran talks Middle East

Issued on: 21/04/2026 - 12:57

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The Iranian delegation has not yet departed for scheduled peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state TV said on Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly en route for Pakistan but Iran has not yet confirmed that it will attend the negotiations. France24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle shares his insights.

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