Where will the next US-Iran diplomatic meeting happen?Russia

INTERVIEW: Islamabad will remain a platform for US-Iranian negotiations, Pakistan's ambassador to Russia is confident.

Pakistani Ambassador to Russia: Talks between Iran and US have not reached a deadlock A stalemate is when you completely stop talking to each other. They are still talking through Pakistan and negotiations are ongoing. @YjcNewsChannel

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Russia: Foreign Ministry: Moscow praises Islamabad's role as a mediator in resolving the crisis between Iran and the United States

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.

Russia: We are evaluating the Iran-US talks Russian Foreign Minister: Moscow is analyzing the situation surrounding the US-Iran talks and knows that the situation is still changing. Our attitude towards the negotiations that appear to be resuming in Islamabad is analytical. We will analyze what is happening. Although everything happens in the blink of an eye. Things can change 10 times in 24 hours. @TasnimNews

Supplementary | What happened in the telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of Iran and Russia? In this phone call, our country's Foreign Minister updated his Russian counterpart on developments in the region and the continuous and repeated violations of the ceasefire by the United States. Our country's Foreign Minister, referring to the continued illegal and provocative actions of the United States against Iranian ports and vessels, including the attack on the container ship Toska and the hostage-taking of its crew, stated: "The illegal behavior of the United States and the contradictory positions of its leaders are incompatible with the claim of diplomacy, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will monitor the behavior of the other side and take the appropriate decision to protect its interests and national security." In this phone call, bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia to help restore peace and stability in the region was discussed and views were exchanged, and our country's Foreign Minister appreciated Russia's announcement of readiness to continue consultations to strengthen regional stability and advance joint diplomatic initiatives. @iribnews

Kremlin: US rejects Russia's offer to receive Iran's enriched uranium Kremlin spokesman: Russia was technically and logistically fully prepared to receive Iran's enriched uranium, and Tehran had agreed to this process, but the American side opposed this option. The International Atomic Energy Agency has never found evidence that Iran is trying to build a nuclear weapon. Get the latest news: Site | Ita | Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus @snntv

Russia: Peskov: Moscow and Washington are in constant contact through multiple channels and we highly value Pakistan's role in organizing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Telephone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone on Monday night. Our country's Foreign Minister, describing the latest developments in the region after the announcement of a ceasefire and the subsequent Iran-US talks in Islamabad, warned of the dangerous consequences of America's provocative actions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz for the peace and security of the region and the world. The Russian Foreign Minister, emphasizing his country's principled position in condemning the US and Zionist regime's military aggression against Iran, called on the US to be serious in advancing the diplomatic process to restore peace and security in the region. The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Russia emphasized the continuation of bilateral and multilateral consultations and the use of diplomatic capacities to establish peace and stability in the region. @MFAIran [in reply to: Telephone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone conversation and exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the Iran-US talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Additional news will be announced later. @MFAIran]