Iranian foreign ministry confirms that US-Iranian talks continue

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Apr 12, 2026 · 152 words

Iranian Stance on Regional Issues Diplomatic Negotiations Status

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei reported on the ongoing talks in Islamabad, stating that numerous issues were discussed, including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, and sanctions. Baghaei emphasized that the success of the diplomatic process relies on the other side demonstrating seriousness, good faith, and recognizing Iran's legitimate rights.

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What happened

The Iranian-US talks in Islamabad continue, and the sides have exchanged numerous messages and texts, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X.

Why it matters

"The intense negotiations, which began on Saturday morning with Pakistan’s benevolent efforts and mediation, have continued without interruption until now, and both sides exchanged numerous messages and texts," he said.

Common ground

In his words, a broad range of issues was discussed in the past day, including "the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, military reparations, lifting of sanctions and a complete end to the war against Iran and in the region." "The success of this diplomatic…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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5 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Iranian-US talks in Islamabad continue, and the sides have exchanged numerous messages and texts, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The provided evidence only contains general information about Esmail Baghaei's role and unrelated geopolitical events (US strikes, Strait of Hormuz). None of the evidence confirms the specific claim that 'Iranian-US talks in Islamabad continue, and the sides have exchanged numerous messages and texts' or that this was reported by him on X. The claim relies on information not present in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh (Persian: اسماعیل بقایی هامانه, romanized: Esmâil Bâğæi Hâmâneh), also spelt Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh, is an Iranian diplomat who is the current Spokesperson for the Ministry of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esmail_Baghaei

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Persian: سخنگوی وزارت امور خارجه) is an Iranian Government official whose primary responsibility is to serve as the spokesperson for Iranian Minis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokesperson_for_the_Ministry_…

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“The intense negotiations, which began on Saturday morning with Pakistan’s benevolent efforts and mediation, have continued without interruption until now, and both sides exchanged numerous messages and texts," he said.”

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Similar to Claim 0, the evidence provided does not contain any information regarding 'intense negotiations... began Saturday morning with Pakistan's mediation and continued without interruption.' The evidence only mentions Esmail Baghaei's role generally, but not the specific details of the negotiations described.

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“In his words, a broad range of issues was discussed in the past day, including "the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, military reparations, lifting of sanctions and a complete end to the war against Iran and in the region."”

SINGLE SOURCE

The evidence provides context regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear issues in relation to 2026 conflicts, but it does not contain any specific mention of a discussion covering 'the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, military reparations, lifting of sanctions, and an end to the war against Iran and in the region' as reported by a single source. The details listed are specific to the claim and are not corroborated by the evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
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“"The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and good faith of the opposing side, its readiness to refrain from excessive demands and unlawful requests, and on its recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights and interests," Baghaei said.”

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No evidence was found regarding Esmail Baghaei stating that the success of the diplomatic process depends on the opposing side's seriousness, good faith, refusal of excessive demands, and recognition of Iran's rights. The evidence provided for this claim was empty.

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“Earlier, it was reported that the talks in Islamabad have continued for over 15 hours.”

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No evidence was found regarding any report that the talks in Islamabad lasted for over 15 hours. The evidence provided for this claim was empty.

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