Where will the next US-Iran diplomatic meeting happen?Other - Middle East/North Africa

Gharibabadi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Kazim Gharibabadi, Deputy Minister of Legal and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who traveled to Oman at the head of a diplomatic and legal delegation, met with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyed Badr Al-Busaid and presented him with the oral message of our country's Foreign Minister Sayyed Abbas Araqchi. This message was sent within the framework of continuous consultations and positive cooperation between the two neighboring countries in various fields and addresses the ongoing Iran-US talks, which are being held through the mediation of Pakistan, as well as the efforts made to make these talks successful. Following this meeting, a detailed meeting was held between the Omani and Iranian delegations to review a set of principles governing the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, while respecting the security and national sovereignty of the coastal states of this strait and in light of the applicable rules of international law. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Harithi, Oman's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, and a number of officials from both sides. Read IRNA news on Bela | Rubika | Soroush Plus | ETA | Follow the world @IRNA_1313 [in reply to: Araqchi's verbal message to his Omani counterpart about the ongoing negotiations in Islamabad The Omani Foreign Ministry website announced today (Sunday) on the X channel that the Omani Foreign Minister received an oral message today from Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This message was conveyed during the meeting between Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaid and Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Minister of Legal and International Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is currently visiting Oman at the head of a diplomatic and legal delegation. The message addresses the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan, and the efforts made to ensure their success. The message also refers to the commitment of the two countries to resume freedom of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz in a safe and sustainable manner. Read IRNA news on Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus | ITA | World Follow @IRNA_1313]

The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a temporary 60-day deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease some sanctions on Iran, and restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. • • In return, Iran would clear mines from the strait, allow free shipping, and commit to talks on limiting uranium enrichment and giving up highly enriched nuclear material. • • The agreement is meant to prevent a wider regional war and reduce pressure on global oil markets. During the talks, U.S. forces would remain in the region, and sanctions relief would depend on Iran making verifiable concessions. • • The draft also includes an understanding to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, though Israel has raised concerns about parts of the deal. • • Trump and regional mediators hope to announce the agreement Sunday, but officials say negotiations are still fragile and could collapse at the last minute. • • Source: Axios

Next week, US-Iranian talks are expected in Islamabad.

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From the responses to media questions by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V. Lavrov during a joint press conference with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Accord of Libya T. Al-Bawr following the talks (April 21, 2026) Read in full Question: You've spoken positively about the current situation in Libya. However, as we see, the Libyan issue has become an arena for complex regional balances, from Turkey to other Arab players who also influence Libyan territory. How does Moscow coordinate its actions with these players? S.V. Lavrov: I did not say, as you claimed, that we characterize the development of the situation in Libya positively. I didn't say that. I noted that we are very pleased that the agreement on the non-resumption of hostilities has been observed for many years. Otherwise, the political process certainly does NOT make us happy. Several meetings took place in Berlin long ago, resulting in the announcement of agreements. Then, agreements were reached on the creation of a Government of National Unity, and a timeframe was agreed upon. Then, very recently, when these time frames were violated, the East and the West reached an agreed roadmap on how to hold general elections and create unified bodies. None of this is being implemented. We have no self-interest here. We work with all Libyan forces without exception, meeting with them regularly. We meet with the leadership of Benghazi, the leadership of Tripoli, the Government of National Accord, the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, the Presidential Council of Libya, and the House of Representatives. There are so many structures there that this alone forces us to focus our efforts on facilitating the formation of a single negotiation process. But so far, it's not working. The UN representatives haven't been able to do so either, although we wish them every success. Whoever undertakes mediation, the most important thing is to respect the Libyans themselves and create conditions where external players simply facilitate the start of a national dialogue, while its agenda and outcome are determined exclusively by the Libyans themselves. *** Question: Yesterday, following your telephone conversation with your Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister A. Araghchi, it was noted that the ceasefire between the US and Iran must be observed within the parameters initially agreed upon and announced by Pakistani mediators. Does Russia believe that the current round of negotiations, which has not yet begun, can lead to a final settlement, or is this, once again, an attempt by Washington to buy time to prepare for military action? S.V. Lavrov: We prefer diplomatic methods to achieve our legitimate (I emphasize this again) goals and always advocate for the implementation of agreements reached during such negotiations. There were talks on Iran in June 2025 and in February of this year. In both cases, after each round of talks, there were positive comments from all participants. Immediately following these positive comments, aggression erupted. Unprovoked, even treacherously, because all of this occurred in the midst of negotiations. Our approach to the negotiations, which now seem poised to resume primarily in Islamabad, is, I would say, analytical. We will analyze what's happening. Experience teaches us to rely on facts. But we don't see them yet. We see threats, promises, assurances that if they do this, they will prosper. We see Iran's position, which is absolutely justified in saying that they have already fallen into the trap of false promises... As they say, history should also teach us. If the current efforts of Iranian and American negotiators, whom we support, lead to something closer to the 2015 agreement, I think that will be a major success.

Iran is still refusing to negotiate with the US due to Washington's excessive demands, according to media reports.

Another person said the decision was made because Iran wouldn't commit to meeting - WSJ

Middle East crisis live: Iran weighs Pakistan talks with US, and claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’

Iran's parliament speaker casts more doubt on further negotiations with U.S.

ALERT: US negotiators will head to Pakistan for new talks with Iran soon: source

An official Lebanese source told Al-Araby TV: We have been informed that the second round of talks will be held in Washington on Thursday.

IRNA, the official media outlet of the Islamic Republic government, reported that as speculation grows about the next round of talks between the Islamic Republic and the United States in Islamabad, "security and traffic preparations" in the Pakistani capital have been intensified, as the city prepares for "a major international event." IRNA also wrote: "Pakistani officials have not yet confirmed or denied the holding of these talks, but field observations indicate Islamabad's readiness to host an event related to developments in the Middle East."

Turkish FM met with the Pakistani Prime Minister in Antalya, amid efforts to reach a peace agreement between Iran and the United States and the next round of talks between the two countries in Islamabad.

The second round of US-Iran talks could take place in Islamabad at the end of next week, according to media reports.

His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the Middle East Conflict and its Repercussions, during their meeting in #Muscat, will discuss the situation in the Middle East in general, and the developments in the regional situation in particular in light of the repercussions of the Israeli-American war on Iran and the current truce, as well as the efforts made to find solutions that would put a final end to the conflict in the region in all aspects. #Omani

Middle East war: Pakistani authorities say they are willing to host new talks between Iran and the United States

PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTRY TO AL JAZEERA ON X: WE OFFERED THE UNITED STATES AND IRAN TO COME TO ISLAMABAD FOR A SECOND ROUND OF NEGOTIATIONS

A source in the Pakistani Foreign Ministry told Al Jazeera: We have offered to invite the US and Iran to Islamabad for a second round of negotiations.