Estimated that no understandings will be reached between Iran and the US in the talks in Pakistan; Iranians are trying to buy time... We and the Americans are coordinated and ready to resume the war immediately

This development signals a deterioration in US-Iran talks, which raises concerns over escalating tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Apr 2026, 16:45 UTCOn the live feed at 16:25 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Estimated that no understandings will be reached between Iran and the US in the talks in Pakistan; Iranians are trying to buy time... We and the Americans are coordinated and ready to resume the war immediately

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Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says a definitive decision to participate or not in the negotiations has not yet been made, via Fars

16:20

Tehran had initially told mediators that it would send a delegation to Pakistan Tuesday for talks but later informed them that the U.S. would have to lift its blockade on Iran ports, according to officials cited by WSJ

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Iran will decide on participation when negotiations become fruitful, via Al Araby.
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson says US moves against two Iranian vessels amount to 'piracy at sea and state terrorism' and questions US seriousness in negotiating.

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The indication that Iran is stalling and the US is poised to respond potentially heightens the risk premium on oil prices, particularly WTI, given the geopolitical implications. Traders should watch for market reactions in energy assets and broader risk sentiment as this situation unfolds.

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