ISTANBUL (Bernama-Anadolu): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei says it was "natural" that no agreement was reached with the United States in a single day of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, citing a deep atmosphere of mistrust following a recent conflict, Anadolu Ajansi reported. "Therefore, it is natural that no agreement was reached in a single meeting. He did not clarify whether further rounds of talks would be held. Separately, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that the Iranian delegation had departed Pakistan. Indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan in Islamabad, lasted around 21 hours before concluding without an agreement.

Source: The Star April 12, 2026 11:06 UTC