U.S. Officials: Third-Party Mediation Ineffective, Direct Talks with Iran Preferred

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-01T00:33:41+00:00

U.S. officials on April 1 raised concerns over indirect negotiations with Iran, advocating for direct talks. While Pakistan offered to mediate, security risks led to U.S. hesitations. Previous Oman mediation attempts also fell short.

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2026-04-01 00:33:41

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On April 1, U.S. officials expressed concerns about indirect negotiations with Iran through third parties, stating that direct talks would be more effective. The official noted that while Pakistan is willing to assist in mediating the conflict, the U.S. has reservations about using Islamabad as a negotiation venue, primarily due to security risks. Additionally, the official pointed out that previous mediation efforts through Oman had not yielded satisfactory results. (CCTV)

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