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US in discussions on holding second round of Iran talks in Pakistan – White House

RT News · · 368 words · By Russia Today
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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The US is in discussions on staging a second round of peace talks with Iran”
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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that on April 12, 2025, Iran and the US began negotiations for a nuclear peace agreement following a letter from Donald Trump.
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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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“The first direct meeting between the sides since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 took place in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, at the weekend”
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Wikipedia confirms a US-Israeli attack on Iran occurred on February 28, 2026. BBC News reports that negotiations in Pakistan 'over the weekend' failed, corroborating the location and timing of the meeting following the attack.
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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran and Israel have not maintained a formal diplomatic relationship with each other since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Beginning in the mid-1980s, the Iran–Israel proxy conflict has grown to large…
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“the US reacted by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for Iran-linked vessels”
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The claim is reported by RT News and corroborated by Wikipedia, which describes the 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign and the US effort to reopen the strait after Iranian closure.
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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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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 attacks by the United States and Is…
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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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“The talks “would very likely be in the same place as they were last time,” the spokeswoman said, referring to Islamabad.”
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While BBC News mentions failed negotiations in Pakistan, there is no second independent source confirming the specific spokeswoman's quote regarding the location of the second round of talks.
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web search NEUTRAL — PROPOSED definition: offered or suggested for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of proposed used in a sentence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Definition of 'proposed' proposed in British English (prəˈpəʊzd ) adjective (of a plan, motion, etc) put forward for consideration or action
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web search NEUTRAL — 1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law. 2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate. 3. To offer (a toast to …
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/proposed
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“US President Donald Trump told the New York Post on Tuesday that new talks with Tehran “could be happening over the next two days.””
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BBC News reports that President Donald Trump stated talks could resume 'over the next two days'. The New York Post is also cited in Google News as reporting on Trump's frustration and consideration of resuming operations/talks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The criminal trial in The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump was held from April 15 to May 30, 2024. Donald Trump, the 45th, and later 47th president of the United States was charged …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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“Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the country’s leadership “is not giving up” on efforts to help achieve a diplomatic solution to the crisis.”
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A web search result explicitly titles a report 'Pakistan playing positive role to ease regional tensions: FinMin', where Muhammad Aurangzeb stated Pakistan's leadership is playing a positive role in reducing tensions. Wikipedia confirms his role as Finance Minister.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pakistan–United States trade deal was concluded with a bilateral deal in Washington D.C. after intensive negotiations in July 2025, involving Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and For…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Minister of Finance of Pakistan (Urdu: 'Wazīr-ē-Khazana') is a leading cabinet member who heads the Ministry of Finance in the Government of Pakistan. The Minister is responsible each year for pre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minister_of_Finance_(Pakistan)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Muhammad Aurangzeb (born 1964) is a Pakistani banker who has been serving as the finance minister of Pakistan since 11 March 2024. He previously served as the chief executive officer (CEO) and preside…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Aurangzeb
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“Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed the discussions between the US and Iran”
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Hasht-e Subh reports that Sergey Lavrov emphasized the need to support ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. Wikipedia also notes his discussions with US officials in late 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — On May 1, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
https://en.interaffairs.ru/article/foreign-minister-sergey-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lavrov criticized US sanctions against countries like Iran, Turkey and Russia.In October 2025, Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began holding discussions preparing for the 2025 Budapest Su…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergey_Lavrov
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, emphasized the need to support ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran during a phone call with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the foreign…
https://8am.media/eng/lavrov-emphasizes-support-for-us-iran-…
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