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News · 16 April 2026
The US and Iran are in talks to extend their fragile ceasefire beyond its April 21 expiry, with Pakistan actively mediating a new round of diplomacy. The first round of talks in Islamabad ended without agreement. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Washington remains engaged and "feels good about the prospects of a deal."
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