U.S. and Iran begin direct talks on two-week ceasefire in Islamabad
White House officials met with Iranian and Pakistani counterparts in Islamabad on Saturday for direct negotiations, according to CBS News. The talks center on a temporary two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The source reports on regional reactions from Persian Gulf nations to the diplomatic engagement.
Verified
- ✓U.S. officials met with Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Saturday. (CBS News)
- ✓The talks involved direct negotiations between the parties. (CBS News)
- ✓A two-week ceasefire is under discussion. (CBS News)
Interpretation
- ~Persian Gulf nations have regional reactions to the ceasefire. (CBS News reporting, specific reactions not detailed in description)
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- April 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM PDT
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