diplomacyApr 13, 2026

What the US-Iran talks collapse says about their approach to negotiations

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The collapse of US-Iran talks at Islamabad on April 11-12 was not totally unexpected, given the maximalist position taken by the opposing sides. However, the very fact that the two sides agreed to sit on the negotiation table after 47 years in itself was seen as a major diplomatic breakthrough.

Source: Maj Gen Prof G G Dwivedi; Yashee — Read the full report

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Maj Gen Prof G G Dwivedi; YasheeBy Maj Gen Prof G G Dwivedi; Yashee
The collapse of US-Iran talks at Islamabad on April 11-12 was not totally unexpected, given the maximalist position taken by the opposing sides. However, the very fact that the two sides agreed to sit on the negotiation table after 47 years in itself was seen as a major diplomati…

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