Meetings between the American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan may be direct or indirect, via Al Hadath

The reported meetings between American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan could signify a potential thaw in relations or progress in negotiations.

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Meetings between the American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan may be direct or indirect, via Al Hadath

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A US official and a source said Ghalibaf grew frustrated with the infighting in the Iranian leadership after the previous round of talks, and even threatened to step aside. It's unclear if he's still the lead Iranian negotiator, via Axios

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"A trilateral meeting with the U.S. will be assessed after our meeting with Araghchi," via Axios citing Pakistani official

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