Iran talks stumble as Tehrans top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The latest ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appeared to fail Saturday before they began, as Tehran's top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump soon afterward said he had told envoys not to travel to Islamabad. The negotiations were meant to follow up on historic face-to-face talks earlier this month between the U. S. , led by Vice President JD Vance, and Iran, led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. But Iranian officials have how they...
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