New round of Washington-Tehran talks may take place in early June — TV

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 20, 2026 · 191 words

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What to know about New round of Washington-Tehran talks may take place in early June — TV

The article reports on potential upcoming negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, citing Al Arabiya and sources. It mentions the involvement of Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff and notes previous disagreements regarding a long-term settlement and a ceasefire extension.

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What happened

The next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on resolving the conflict may take place in early June, Al Arabiya reported, citing sources.

Why it matters

According to them, the meeting is expected to take place "in Islamabad after the end of the Hajj season." The main pilgrimage rituals at Islam’s holy sites in 2026 are scheduled for May 25-29.

Common ground

The sources also said that "work is currently underway to finalize the text of the agreement between Washington and Tehran." Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir is expected to visit Iran on Friday to "announce the final version of the agreement." On…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir is expected to visit Iran on Friday to "announce the final version of the agreement."”

SINGLE SOURCE

While Wikipedia confirms Asim Munir's identity as the Army Chief, the specific claim about his visit to Iran on Friday to announce the agreement is only found in the web search results linked to the Al Arabiya/TASS reporting chain, without independent confirmation from other news organizations.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah (born 1968) is a Pakistani military officer who is currently serving as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the 11th Chief of the Army Staff (C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asim_Munir

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) is a statutory office and the highest-ranking military position within the Pakistan Armed Forces, held ex officio by the Chief of the Army Staff. The post was establi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_Defence_Forces_(Pakis…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a statutory position in the Pakistan Army held by its professional head, which is usually a four-star general, appointed by the President on the Prime Minister's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_of_the_Army_Staff_(Pakis…

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Claim 2: “work is currently underway to finalize the text of the agreement between Washington and Tehran.”

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Efforts to finalize the text of an agreement between Washington and Tehran are reported by Al Arabiya and mentioned in the context of the 2026 Iran war Wikipedia entry.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations

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Claim 3: “according to Iranian state television, Tehran does not recognize Washington’s unilateral extension of the ceasefire”

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Multiple cross-references from TASS confirm that Iranian state television reported Tehran's non-recognition of the unilateral ceasefire extension.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — according to the Iranian state television, Tehran does not recognize Washington’s unilateral ceasefire extension
https://tass.com/world/2132063

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cross reference SUPPORTS — According to Iranian state television, Tehran does not intend to recognize Washington’s unilateral ceasefire extension
https://tass.com/world/2131027

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cross reference SUPPORTS — according to the Iranian state television, Tehran does not recognize Washington’s unilateral ceasefire extension
https://tass.com/world/2130061

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Claim 4: “The main pilgrimage rituals at Islam’s holy sites in 2026 are scheduled for May 25-29.”

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The dates for the 2026 Hajj rituals (May 25-29 or May 24-27) are corroborated by Al Jazeera, TASS, and Daily Post Nigeria.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hajj (Arabic: حَجّ, romanized: Ḥajj [ħaddʒ]; also spelled Hadj or Haj) is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city in Islam. Hajj is a one-time-required religious duty for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hajj

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MHU; Arabic: وزارة الحج والعمرة) is a government ministry of Saudi Arabia responsible for organizing Hajj, Umrah and visitation affairs. It coordinates with government …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Hajj_and_Umrah

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Claim 5: “On April 21, President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.”

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Multiple independent cross-references from TASS confirm that President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire on April 21.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2133269

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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, the US president Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran
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cross reference SUPPORTS — On April 21, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran.
https://tass.com/world/2130057

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Claim 6: “the meeting is expected to take place "in Islamabad after the end of the Hajj season."”

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The claim that the meeting is expected in Islamabad after the Hajj season is reported by TASS and Al Hadath (via ZeroHedge).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bilateral relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have experienced both strains and periods of normalization. The strains have arisen from several geopolitical issues, such as aspirations for regional…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Saudi_Arabia_relations

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the 1980s Iran–Iraq War, the foreign policy of Pakistan played a complex role in the war. According to the national security experts, the role of Pakistan in the war, however, was based more on…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan_in_the_Iran–Iraq_War

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Claim 7: “The next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on resolving the conflict may take place in early June, Al Arabiya reported, citing sources.”

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Multiple web search results from different sources (Al Arabiya, TASS, Al Hadath via ZeroHedge) confirm that Al Arabiya reported the next round of negotiations may take place in early June.

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web search NEUTRAL — "The next round of talks will be held in Islamabad after the Hajj is over," sources told the broadcaster. The commander of the Pakistani army may visit Iran on May 21 to announce the completion of wor…
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260520/new-round-of-iran-us-talks…

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web search NEUTRAL — Iran also says US has to prove its goodwill and stop "piracy" against Iranian ships. Ghalibaf: US Seeking To 'Start A New War'.Next round of negotiations will be held in Islamabad after Hajj season: A…
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-warns-will-take-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on resolving the conflict may take place in early June, Al Arabiya reported, citing sources.
https://tass.com/world/2134221

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Claim 8: “On April 11, Iran and the United States held several rounds of talks with Iran in Islamabad.”

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The claim is corroborated by multiple cross-references from TASS reporting that talks were held in Islamabad on April 11.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Talks, also known as the Islamabad Peace Talks, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 11 and 12 April 2026. Aimed at stabilizing the 2026 Iran war ceasefire and negotiating a potential re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…

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