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What peace talks are currently happening between the U.S. and Iran?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The White House says it's preparing to send a U.S. delegation to Pakistan today for another round of peace talks with Iran. But it's still not clear whether negotiations will take place. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Arachi, arrived in Islamabad overnight, but the Iranian foreign ministry says he will not speak directly with the U.S.
Betsy Joles reports from the Pakistani capital.
In addition to Islamabad, Aragchi said in a post on X that he'll also visit Muscat and Moscow for discussions on, quote, bilateral matters. Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement that Aragchi would hold meetings with its senior leadership. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told Fox News that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff would travel to Pakistan on Saturday for talks.
Aragshi did not say if he would participate in talks with the U.S. in Pakistan. For NPR News, I'm Betsy Joles in Islamabad.
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