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Pakistan mediates US Iran talks amid contradictory signals

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Whether the US and Iran have officially confirmed Pakistan's role as a mediator.
The specific conditions or demands from both sides that are preventing an agreement.
The exact timeline for when talks might occur, if at all.
Whether the current ceasefire will hold or expire without a diplomatic breakthrough.
The role of other countries like China or Qatar in guaranteeing or facilitating any future agreement.
Status of US-Iran talks in Pakistanfactual

Pakistan said talks between the US and Iran are expected to happen in Pakistan in the coming days, with both sides expressing confidence in Pakistan's facilitation.

According to The Independent - Main, Adresseavisen, Euronews, NRK Nyheter (Reuters)
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Attempts to start talks have reached a dead end, with Iran officially informing mediators it does not want to meet US envoys in Islamabad and considers US demands unacceptable.

According to Aftonbladet (20.12), NRK Nyheter (The Wall Street Journal)

Context: This indicates a major disagreement over whether diplomatic progress is being made or has stalled, affecting perceptions of the war's trajectory and Pakistan's mediation effectiveness.

Iran's willingness to participate in talks in Islamabadfactual

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has never refused to go to Islamabad.

According to Aftonbladet (15.15)
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Iran has officially informed mediators it does not want to meet US envoys in Islamabad.

According to Aftonbladet (20.12), NRK Nyheter (The Wall Street Journal)

Context: This suggests a possible shift in Iran's position or conflicting signals from Iranian officials, creating uncertainty about Tehran's diplomatic intentions.

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