Iran's Supreme National Security Council: Iran to Begin Negotiations with the United States in Islamabad on April 10
According to a statement released by Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iran will begin negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on April 10. Tehran has set a two-week timeframe for the entire negotiation process, during which a ceasefire mechanism is expected to be established.
Iran National Radio and Television cited the statement saying: "Under conditions of complete distrust toward the U.S. side, the talks will commence on Friday, April 10, in Islamabad. Iran has set a two-week deadline for this period, which can be extended upon agreement by all parties involved. During this time, the nation must remain united."
The statement emphasized that a ceasefire will be announced during this period. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme National Security Council stressed that the negotiation process with the United States does not signify the end of the war.
Earlier, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had requested U.S. President Trump extend the deadline for signing the U.S.-Iran agreement by two weeks. Sharif also asked Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks as a goodwill gesture during diplomatic efforts to reach a U.S.-Iran deal. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump was aware of Pakistan's proposal.
On February 28, the United States and Israel began launching attacks on Iranian targets. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and U.S. military facilities in the Middle East. Due to the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—the crucial passage for Persian Gulf oil and liquefied natural gas exports to global markets—fuel prices have risen across most countries.
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