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What is the story about?
As Pakistan prepares to host delegations from the United States, Iran and Israel for peace talks in Islamabad, there remains doubt on the participation of Iran due to Israel's ceasefire violations and attacks on Lebanon.
The Iranian media agencies such as Fars and Mehr have reported that Tehran has called off the negotiations and no delegation would be travelling to Islamabad if Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement.
The uncertainty persists as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources, reported that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf landed in Islamabad on Thursday, April 9.
However, there has been no official announcement from Pakistan or Iran on who the participants will be. The White House had said Vice President JD Vance would represent the US in the talks.
Iran's envoy deletes tweet of participation
Earlier on April 9, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that an Iranian delegation would visit Pakistan "despite Israel's ceasefire violations" and continued attacks towards Lebanon.
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He later deleted the post, giving rise to speculation over whether Iran will participate in the discussions.
Iran maintains that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US includes a cessation of military actions across the region, including Lebanon, as stated by mediator Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Netanyahu-Trump talk over Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later rejected claims that Beirut was included in the ceasefire and instead announced continued attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The move was reportedly after a phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu.
However, facing criticism, Netanyahu later said that direct talks between Beirut and Tel Aviv had been proposed for a ceasefire.
Reports have also suggested that Trump has asked Netanyahu to tone down his rhetoric and attacks on Lebanon as it could hinder the US-Iran peace talks.
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Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to prepare to welcome the delegations for 'Islamabad Talks 2026', even though official details about the participants remain undisclosed and unclear.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was reported to have reviewed security arrangements ahead of the delegations’ arrival. More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed as part of the operation. A monitoring control room has also been established, while authorities have directed that educational institutions remain closed.
Pakistan is also offering visas on arrival to facilitate journalists.
“Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations travelling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them Visa on Arrival,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar wrote in a post on X.
Pakistan Air Force Base in Nur Khan is also awaiting the arrival of a US Air Force transport aircraft inscribed with "Charleston" on its tail as the talks near, according to Reuters.
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The Iranian media agencies such as Fars and Mehr have reported that Tehran has called off the negotiations and no delegation would be travelling to Islamabad if Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement.
The uncertainty persists as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources, reported that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf landed in Islamabad on Thursday, April 9.
However, there has been no official announcement from Pakistan or Iran on who the participants will be. The White House had said Vice President JD Vance would represent the US in the talks.
Iran's envoy deletes tweet of participation
Earlier on April 9, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that an Iranian delegation would visit Pakistan "despite Israel's ceasefire violations" and continued attacks towards Lebanon.
Also Read: Iran US War Live Updates
He later deleted the post, giving rise to speculation over whether Iran will participate in the discussions.
Iran maintains that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US includes a cessation of military actions across the region, including Lebanon, as stated by mediator Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Netanyahu-Trump talk over Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later rejected claims that Beirut was included in the ceasefire and instead announced continued attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The move was reportedly after a phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu.
However, facing criticism, Netanyahu later said that direct talks between Beirut and Tel Aviv had been proposed for a ceasefire.
Reports have also suggested that Trump has asked Netanyahu to tone down his rhetoric and attacks on Lebanon as it could hinder the US-Iran peace talks.
Also Read: India explores cooperation across critical minerals, defence as Foreign Secy, Air Chief visit the USWhat's happening in Pakistan?
Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to prepare to welcome the delegations for 'Islamabad Talks 2026', even though official details about the participants remain undisclosed and unclear.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was reported to have reviewed security arrangements ahead of the delegations’ arrival. More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed as part of the operation. A monitoring control room has also been established, while authorities have directed that educational institutions remain closed.
Pakistan is also offering visas on arrival to facilitate journalists.
“Pakistan welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations travelling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them Visa on Arrival,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar wrote in a post on X.
Pakistan
welcomes all delegates including journalists from participating nations, traveling in relation to Islamabad Talks 2026. To this end, all airlines are requested to permit boarding to all such individuals without Visa. Immigration authorities in Pakistan will issue them… pic.twitter.com/mvWJyv2P4s
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) April 10, 2026
Pakistan Air Force Base in Nur Khan is also awaiting the arrival of a US Air Force transport aircraft inscribed with "Charleston" on its tail as the talks near, according to Reuters.
Also Read: Trump says Iran doing ‘very poor job’ of allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz
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